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   True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet That's funny.
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   Tutor Use it for small, friendly jokes with friends or coworkers. Don't use it for a joke that made you laugh very hard, because it can sound too small.
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   The Adventures of Ford Fairlane You crack me up. You know that?
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   Tutor Crack up means laugh a lot. Say this about a person, not a single joke, when they often make you laugh. It's informal, so keep it for friends, family and relaxed coworkers.
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   The Bet Oh my god. I can't stop laughing.
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   Tutor Use it for a really big laugh, when you laugh again every time you think about the joke. It works in speech and in text messages. It sounds strange for a small joke.
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   Tutor That's hilarious.
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   Tutor Hilarious means very funny, so this is stronger than "That's funny." Say it with energy. If you say it slowly and flatly, people may hear sarcasm.
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   Tutor You're so funny.
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    Tutor Use it to tell someone they have a good sense of humor. A warm voice makes it a compliment. With a flat voice or a raised eyebrow, it can mean the opposite.

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1. Question 1

   Your coworker makes a small, friendly joke about the printer. Which reaction fits best?

   A That's funny. B I can't stop laughing. C Very funny. D Stop, you're killing me.
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2. Question 2

   What does "You crack me up" mean?

   A You annoy me. B You make me laugh a lot. C You confuse me. D You hurt my feelings.
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3. Question 3

   Your friend hides your phone as a joke and you are a little annoyed. Which line shows that?

   A That made my day. B You crack me up. C Very funny.
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4. Question 4

   Which line is best for a laugh so big that you laugh again every time you remember the joke?

   A That's funny. B I can't stop laughing. C You're so funny.
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5. Question 5

   In the Short, Hana says "Hilarious. I'll laugh when my coffee arrives." What does she mean?

   A She is laughing very hard. B She is not laughing yet and wants her coffee first. C She thinks Marco is a great comedian.
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