How to complete the attendance table based on the dialogue for Susan’s slumber party?
Answer:
Let’s analyze the dialogue step by step and fill in the table accordingly.
Dialogue Summary and Key Points:
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Susan is planning a slumber party on Saturday.
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Emily calls friends to invite them.
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Mary: Accepts the invitation.
Emily says:“Hi, Mary! This is Emily. I called you to invite Susan’s slumber party this Saturday. Does it suit you?”
Mary replies:
“Yeah, I have nothing better to do.”
So, Mary accepts. -
Gina: Refuses the invitation.
Emily says:“Hi, Mary! This is Emily. I called you to invite Susan’s slumber party this Saturday. Do you want to join us?”
Gina replies:
“I am sorry but I can’t. I will be out of the city this Saturday.”
So, Gina refuses for the reason “will be out of the city”. -
Susan invited Jessica, Lily, and Maggie, and says:
“Lily and Maggie are free and they are coming to the party but Jessica told me that she has another plan. So, she is not coming.”
So, Jessica refuses due to “has another plan”.
Lily and Maggie accept. -
Emily herself is participating, so Emily accepts.
Completed Table
| Names | Accept | Refuse | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica | X | Has another plan | |
| Lily | X | ||
| Maggie | X | ||
| Gina | X | Will be out of the city | |
| Mary | X | ||
| Emily | X |
Summary
- Jessica refuses because she has other plans.
- Lily and Maggie accept and will come.
- Gina refuses because she will be out of the city.
- Mary accepts the invitation.
- Emily accepts as she is also participating.
This completes the table based on the dialogue provided.