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1. 0:00
   Theo Hana, what does BRB mean?
2. 0:04
   Hana BRB? Be right back, Theo.
3. 0:08
   Theo Wait. Where are you going? Take me with you.
4. 0:12
   Tutor Friendly and casual.
5. 0:16
   All I Want I'll be right back.
6. 0:20
   Tutor Polite, asks for time.
7. 0:24
   The Unforgivable Just give me a minute.
8. 0:28
   Tutor Quick and firm.
9. 0:32
   Entergalactic Hold on a second.
10. 0:36
    Hana BRB means I'll be right back soon.
11. 0:40
    Theo Oh, so you're not leaving forever?
12. 0:44
    Hana Never. Now BRB, my tea is cold.

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1. Question 1

   What does BRB mean in a chat?

   A Be right back B Bring Rob back C Be really busy D Back by bedtime
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2. Question 2

   Your friend is talking too fast and you want them to stop for a moment. What do you say?

   A Hold on a second. B Back in five. C BRB.
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3. Question 3

   You're in a video call with a client and need to leave briefly. Which line fits best?

   A BRB B One sec. C I need to step away for a minute.
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4. Question 4

   Which line asks for time politely, for example when you're not ready yet?

   A Just give me a minute. B Hold on a second. C Back in five.
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5. Question 5

   In the Short, why is Theo worried?

   A He thinks Hana is leaving forever. B He doesn't like tea. C He forgot his phone.
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