ACTIVITY: ACCEPTING AND REJECTING INVITATION
DIRECTIONS: Read each of the following conversations carefully. Circle the letter that shows
the appropriate way for declining an invitation or saying NO without being disrespectful.
1. Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate?
A: Want to come over for dinner tonight?
B:
a. Sure. What time?
c. Why?
b. Why not? When should I be there?
d. Okay. I'll be there.
2. Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate?
A: Want to come over for a quick meal tonight?
B:
a. No.
c. I'm busy tonight. Can I do it the other day?
b. I'd love to, but I have an appointment. d. Okay, I'll be there.
3. Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate?
A: Would you help me carry this table?
B:
a. I'm sorry. I can't carry it.
c. Okay, let us do it.
b. No, you can do it.
d. Sure. I'll help you.
4. Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate?
A: Do you want to bring something?
B:
a. No, just bring yourself.
c. Ok, I bring something I want.
b. Why? You don't like it.
d. Yes, I need this.
5. Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate?
A: My friend and I were wondering if you'd like to come for dinner this Saturday?
B:
a. Thank you very much, I'd be delighted to.
c. I don't go out on Saturdays.
b. I'd love, but I'm afraid I'm busy this Saturday. d. I'm sorry but I have an
appointment on Saturday.​