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   Problem Child This could be a problem.
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   Tutor Use it when you notice something small that may get worse, so people can act early. Don't use it for an emergency, because it sounds too mild.
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   Super Troopers Maybe we should take another look.
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   Tutor Use it at work when a plan or piece of work has a weak point and you want to fix it together. It suggests a second check without blaming anyone.
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   Assassination I'm concerned about this whole thing.
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   Tutor Use it when you're truly worried about a whole plan or situation, not one small detail. It's too strong for a minor issue.
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   Tutor We might have a small issue.
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   Tutor Use it to report a minor problem without causing stress. Don't use it if the problem is big, because people may not take it seriously.
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   Tutor This isn't quite right.
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    Tutor Use it when something is close but has a mistake, for example a draft or a design. It's softer than "This is wrong."

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1. Question 1

   You notice a small risk early, before it causes trouble. Which line fits best?

   A This could be a problem. B I'm concerned about this whole thing. C This is terrible.
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2. Question 2

   Your team's report has some errors. You want to fix them together without blaming anyone. What do you say?

   A This is bad. B Maybe we should take another look. C I'm not sure this is working.
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3. Question 3

   What's the tone of "I'm concerned about this whole thing"?

   A Light and joking B Serious and direct C Soft and unsure
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4. Question 4

   Which sentence is correct?

   A I'm concerning about the plan. B I'm concerned about the plan. C I concern about the plan.
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5. Question 5

   A design is almost good but has one mistake. Which line is the most gentle?

   A This isn't quite right. B This is wrong. C I'm concerned about this whole thing.
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