Refusals · Difficulty 2
“I’m fine” after already having eaten
The stated reason narrows “fine” to declining an additional snack.
Scene archive
Read fictional conversations about invitations, refusals and requests. Compare four replies, their clues and how another context changes the reading.
Matching scenes: 9
Reset filtersRefusals · Difficulty 4
Clarifying an ambiguous “fine, thank you”
The scene explicitly says the waiter cannot tell acceptance from refusal.
Refusals · Difficulty 1
Thanks for an invitation does not mean attendance
The speaker separately states that they will not join this trip.
Refusals · Difficulty 2
Wanting to attend while having an exam
The exam is a stated obstacle on the day, following the expression of interest.
Refusals · Difficulty 2
Respecting a politely declined drink
The refusal and the stated plan to drive point in the same direction.
Refusals · Difficulty 3
A refusal limited to the current price
The speaker expresses interest under a different condition while declining this paid occasion.
Refusals · Difficulty 3
Sending regards does not cancel a refusal
Attendance is addressed explicitly before a separate request to pass on greetings.
Refusals · Difficulty 4
Translating appreciation and refusal together
The evaluation of the proposal and the decision about accepting it appear in different clauses.
Refusals · Difficulty 2
Standing up while giving a departure greeting
The guest stands with their bag, supporting the departure greeting.
