TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You need to write an implausible answer to the question. Even though there exist multiple wrong answers, we only need a single wrong answer. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".
PROBLEM: M: Aw, Jane! What did you have to go and do that for? W: Do what? M: You know what I am taking about. Why did you go and tell Mrs. Wallace how much money I am going to make? Now she will go and tell the whole world! W: Well, I am sorry, Paul. M: Yeah, but you know she talks to everybody and their brothers. W: Well, I apologize. I guess I wasn't thinking. I got all excited. M: Oh, well, it's done now. I guess it doesn't matter that much, anyway. They will know in the end. Everyone in this town got a big nose. W: You know, it is really a lot of money for a first job..., Question: Why was Paul angry with Jane?

SOLUTION: She told the others about his salary.

PROBLEM: W: Why do we have to walk to the station? And where is it? M: It's just down that road...I think. W: Look! There's a policeman! Ask him the way. M: All right. I'll go and ask him. W: (pause for 6 seconds) So,what did he say? M: Well, we have to walk down this road, take the first turning on the left. Then walk until we come to the river and... W: The river? M: Yes. It's over there, and there's a bridge. Across the bridge, we will be able to see some road signs which will tell us the way. W: But how far is it? How long does it take to walk there? M: About fifteen minutes, if we walk quickly. W: Fifteen minutes! We may be late for the train. And with these heavy bags, too! I think we ought to take a taxi. M: Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It's moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot. W: Well, I can't possibly carry this bag any farther. M: All right. Let me take it, then. W: Don't be silly. You can't carry two bags at the same time. M: Yes, I can. The bags aren't that heavy...hmm! W: You see! They're heavier than you thought! M: Perhaps it's not such a bad idea after all. W: What isn't such a bad idea? What do you mean? M: Taxi! Taxi!, Question: What does the man find out at last?

SOLUTION: Fifteen minutes is too long.

PROBLEM: Dave: Hi Randall. [ Hi ] Come on in. Randall: Uh, yeah, I stopped by to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house. Dave: Yeap. I sure am. Ever since I cut back on my working hours to go to school, I've been really strapped for cash. Randall: Oh. Dave: Hey, let me show you the place. Uh, here's the living room. Randall: Oh. It looks like you could use a new carpet ... and those stains? Dave: Well. I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned, but I just don't have the money to do it right now. Randall: Oh. And what about the kitchen? Dave: Right this way. Look. It's completely furnished with all the latest appliances, except ... Randall: What? Dave: Well, the refrigerator door is broken ... a little bit ... and it won't shut all the way. It needs fixing, but don't worry. I've just improvised by pushing a box against it to keep it shut. Randall: Hmm. Great. Dave: Ah. It isn't that bad. Randall: Well how about the bathroom? Dave: Well ... Randall: No, no. Don't tell me. The toilet is clogged or the sink has a few leaks. Dave: No, those work fine, but, uh, the tile in the shower needs to be replaced, and the window needs fixing. Randall: Let me see. The tile ... what? The window? Where's the window pane? Dave: Well, that's another slight problem. I've put up a piece of cardboard to keep out the [ Hmmm ] rain and snow, and if it gets a little cold, you can always turn up the heat. Well, you used to until the central heating went out. [Oh boy.] Randall: Hey, I think I've seen enough. I can't believe you've survived under these conditions. Dave: So what do you think? You really can't beat a place like this for $450 a month. So it has a few problems, but we can fix those. Randall: Uh, no thank you. I think I've seen enough., Question: What does Randall probably do at the end of the conversation?

SOLUTION:
He agrees to split the cost of rent.