ENGLISH FOR BABYSITTERS AND NANNIES
topic: Conversations (questions and answers) 2

Choose, the best, most natural-sounding response for each of the following:

1. Did Bobby eat already?
  Yes, I made him a sandwich.
  Yes, I ate a sandwich.
  There are a lot of options.

2. You can't have friends over when you babysit.
  Can my friends come over?
  OK, no problem.
  I hope that's not a problem.

3. How long did you play with him?
  His toys are right here.
  With the toys in his room.
  About an hour.

4. Call us if anything goes wrong.
  I will, I promise.
  Yes, please call me.
  Can I call you if there's a problem?

5. How many days a week can you work?
  I have my work permit.
  Yes, I can work this week.
  I can work two or three days a week.

6. Has the window been open this whole time?
  It's open now.
  I'm not sure. I didn't open it.
  Would you like me to open the window?

7. I'm leaving the instructions on the table.
  Ok, thanks.
  It won't be long.
  Can you leave me the instructions?

8. Did she give you any trouble?
  I can come back again tomorrow, if you like.
  No, no problems whatsoever.
  Let me know if you'd like me to come back.

9. She's not allowed to eat anything sweet.
  Can I call you if there's a problem?
  Got it.
  When can you show me around?

10. Did he take his pill at 4:00 PM and then again at 8:00 PM?
  Yes, should I give him a pill now?
  No problem. I can come back later.
  Yes, that's when he took them.

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