TASK DEFINITION: In this task you are given a small conversation between two persons and 4 options on how the conversation should continue. Your job is to choose the most reasonable option. The conversation and the options are separated by a newline character. Each dialogue in the conversation are separated by a comma. F and M indicate female and male, respectively.
PROBLEM: M: That's quite a lot of books you're carrying. Let me help you with those. ,F: I'm just going to put them on the desk, just around the corner. I shall be able to manage without help. Thanks anyway.
(A) M: Just a minute! I do not quite follow what you are saying, would you mind repeating that? (B) M: Seems like you don't need my help. (C) M: I can move the desk since you need my help. (D) M: I can remove the books from the desk since you ask me to do so.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: M: What's wrong with you, Lucy? ,F: Our dog Rusty is lost. Someone left the backyard gate open and he got out. My daughter is so upset right now. ,M: Have you called the local dog shelters? ,F: Well, they haven't seen him. They said they would call me if they find our dog, but I don't expect miracles. It's 2 days and... ,M: We can always look for miracles. Does he have any identification on him? ,F: He's wearing his sweater. He's brown with white spots and... Sorry, 'm not thinking straight. You know, he's a big part of our family. We got him when he was a little puppy. I'm just worried he was stolen or is injured somewhere. ,M: I understand. I used to pet dogs, too. Let's walk around the neighborhood. Hey, look! There he is. ,F: Rusty! Come here boy! Oh, Glenn, I can't thank you enough. I owe you a big favor.
(A) M: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (B) M: You are welcome. I am so glad that we found Rusty. (C) M: Honey, don't be too worry, the local cat shelter called me ten minute ago. (D) M: Don't worry. One of our classmates runs a pet shop. You can go there and find a new cat if you want.

SOLUTION: B

PROBLEM: F: When on earth did you get home last night? 11:30 or 12:00? ,M: Not really. My watch told me it was only 11:20 when I opened the door.
(A) F: The door shut at 12:00. (B) F: I didn't know you went to sleep at 11:30. (C) F: Yes, you were home around 11:20 last night. (D) F: I am really sorry, I did not catch that. Would you slow down, please?

SOLUTION:
C