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B. spoken English

complaining:

situation - 1
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(At the office of Mr. Bumble)

Master : I’m sorry to say this, but these kids are going out
of control.
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Bumble : What are you trying to tell me?
Master : It’s true, sir. Look, today he asked for more.
Bumble : How dare? Who do you mean?

Master : That wretched boy, Oliver.

situation - 2

(Mother and daughter at their home.)
Mother : Rosy, why don’t you sit and study for a while?

Rosy : Study, study and study! I’m awfully bored with
these books.

Mother : Bored? You are bored to do what’s good for you?
Rosy : Ma! Can’t you see I’m running a fever?

• note : The way someone complains may be in these

patterns.

• I’m sorry to say this but....

• Why don’t you understand....?

• I’m not at all satisfied with ....

• How dare you say......(Challengingly)

• I must really object ......

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