A: Let me get last week's notes. B: Yeah, sure--you didn't come to class that day? A: I couldn't come. B: Why not? A: I wasn't feeling well. B: Here they are. A: Thanks a lot; are these all the notes? B: Oh, no, this is the rest. A: Thank you very mu...
A: Do you mind if I borrow the notes from last week? B: Were you here last week? A: I was unable to make it. B: How come? A: I was sick that day, and couldn't make it. B: Well, here are the notes. A: Are there any more? B: Sorry, here you go. A: Than...
A: Do you have the notes from last week's class? B: Did you come late? A: I couldn't make it. B: Why is that? A: I was sick. B: Oh, okay. Well, here you go. A: Are these all of them? B: Oh, wait, here are the rest. A: Thanks a bunch. B: Don't mention...
A: Could we go over some things, because I think my test score is wrong. B: What do you think is wrong, the math or the way your answer was scored? A: Both. B: I am willing to take a second look because teachers make mistakes, too. Will that work for...
A: I was looking at my test score and think that it should be higher. B: Is the math wrong or the way the answer was marked? A: I think an answer got marked wrong that should have been marked right. B: These things can happen; let's double-check the...
A: Excuse me, Professor. I think there might be an error in my test score. B: Sure. Do you think that the total is wrong or that you got something marked wrong that should have been marked right? A: I think that the percentage is incorrect. B: Let's...
A: Let me tell you what happened to my homework. B: OK, go ahead--what is the excuse THIS time? A: Actually, I did it, but then it got lost. B: Could you have gotten it done at another time? A: Yes, I could. B: You have never missed an assignment bef...
A: I don't have my homework today. B: You usually are good about turning it in; what happened? A: I was really sick. B: But couldn't you have done it when you felt better? A: Yes, I probably could. B: You have already missed one other assignment; whe...
A: Excuse me, Professor. I have to talk to you about why my homework didn't get done. B: What happened that you didn't get it done? A: I had to watch a football game instead. B: Well, you had more than one day; couldn't you have fit it in on another...
A: Professor, do you have a few moments when I could meet with you? B: I schedule my appointments from two to four on Saturday; what works best for you? A: Three would be a good time. B: Great, do you need directions to my office? A: I'm not sure. B:...
A: Excuse me, Professor, is there a time when I could meet with you? B: I could meet with you tomorrow anywhere from two until four; what time works out best? A: I would like to come in at three o'clock. B: I am glad that that works out; can you find...
A: Professor, could I make an appointment with you? B: I am free tomorrow afternoon between two and four; do you have a particular time in mind? A: Two o'clock would be the best time. B: Fine, do you know where my office is? A: No, I'm not. B: Rememb...
A: Would you talk to me about taking one of Dr. Miller's classes? B: Yes. Have you ever been in one of his classes? A: I'm thinking about taking his class next semester. B: He was a very easy teacher. Are you thinking of taking a class with him? A: I...
A: Do you know anything about Dr. Miller's classes? B: Yes. Are you in his class? A: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester. B: He really knew his stuff, but he graded hard. Would that be OK? A: Yes, I really need someone who is really good....
A: Could you tell me if you have ever taken a class from Dr. Miller? B: Yes. Are you going to be taking a class from him? A: Yes, but I have never taken his class before. B: He is very interesting and challenging. Is that what you are looking for? A:...
