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Wangqh2696122 Posted 16 years ago
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Proves or has been proved

Dialogue 1.

Tom: It's a shame to ask you to lend me more money, but...
Mary:_____. You really need money to keep on with your education.
A. Forget it B. Don't be silly

Reference Answer: B

Question: In what situation is "Don't be silly" used?

Dialogue 2.

Tom: What do you think of his teaching method?
Mary: It should be popular; it ____ practical.
A. proves B. has been proved

Reference Answer: A

Question: Is "has been proved" also correct?

  

Top answer

wangqh2696122 In what situation is "Don't be silly" used? As in Dialogue 1, it is used to give assurance to someone else that he is not making an unreasonable demand. It is used to brush aside an apology for asking a favor.

— CalifJim

  • wangqh2696122 In what situation is "Don't be silly" used?
  • As in Dialogue 1, it is used to give assurance to someone else that he is not making an unreasonable demand.
  • It is used to brush aside an apology for asking a favor.
  • It shows willingness to help.
  • wangqh2696122 Is " has been proved" also correct?
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wangqh2696122In what situation is "Don't be silly" used?
As in Dialogue 1, it is used to give assurance to someone else that he is not making an unreasonable demand. It is used to brush aside an apology for asking a favor. It shows willingness to help.
wangqh2696122Is "has been proved" also correct?
Yes, but neithe
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