You've Arrived Half an Hour Late to Pick Up a Friend.She

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Multiple Choice

You've arrived half an hour late to pick up a friend.She was scheduled to take an examination and even if you speed on the way to the university,she will now lose at least 20 minutes of the time she needs to complete the exam.According to the authors,what is the best thing to say when you arrive?

• A) "Don't tell me that you've never overslept."
• B) "Don't forget, I am giving you a ride. You should still thank me."
• C) "It's only one exam, and you're doing well in that course so far, aren't you?"
• D) "I brought you some coffee and donuts to make it up to you."
• E) "It's all my fault. I overslept. I'm really sorry."

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