Question

Choose the correct option to complete the Conversation/Dialogue.
Fin: You know how hard I worked on the project.

Yoko: Yes. Did you top the class?
Fin: Actually, I failed.
Yoko : Really? _______ !

• A. Congratulations
• B. What a pity
• C. How funny
• D. Not bad at all

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

What a pity

The expression, 'What a pity' is an expression of consolation. It is also used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information. In the given conversation Fin worked hard on the project. But he finally failed. Hence, the appropriate response from the listener (Yoko) would be one of pity and consolation. Hence, option B is correct.

'Congratulations' is expressed as one's praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion. 'Congratulations, on your promotion!'.

The expression, 'How funny' is used to describe something strange, but not too serious or harmful. Eg: 'We were in the same room for two hours but did not meet each other. How funny!'.

The expression, 'Not bad at all' means, 'quite okay'. Eg: After hearing the weather forecast, I expected it to be a stormy day, today. Surprisingly, it is not bad at all'.

Given the meanings as above, the above expressions cannot meaningfully complete the given conversation. Hence, options A, C and D are incorrect.