Question

Ali : Pia, have you seen the ad? They're looking for a new editor for the school magazine. It's on the notice board. Why don't you apply?
Pia : __________________________
Ali : Oh, well if that's how you feel .... I just thought you were perfect for the job.

• A. Why should I? They're not going to get anyone like me. Let them ask me themselves.
• B. I don't think I will. Being an editor takes a lot of time and energy. I'm not sure I can spare either right now.
• C. You bet, I will. You're not the first, you know. Everyone, including the teachers, has been asking me to apply.
• D. I am afraid not. I do not deem this an appropriate moment to take on such an onerous responsibility.

Answer 1

The correct option is B I don't think I will. Being an editor takes a lot of time and energy. I'm not sure I can spare either right now.

In the given dialogue, Ali suggests Pia that she should apply for the job of the editor in the school magazine. The second dialogue of Ali clearly shows that Pia must have turned down his suggestion.

Option A is incorrect as it is a very arrogant reply and no body was offering her the job. She had to apply for it.

Options C is incorrect as we know that Pia must have turned down Ali's suggestion.

Option D is incorrect as "I am afraid not" must have been an appropriate answer to the question "Will you apply?"

Thus option B is the correct answer.