Choose the most appropriate reply to the following statements:

1. "Bob, your cookies are delicious. They're selling like hotcakes."
Bob's reply:
a) "I'm not surprised. My family has always loved them."
b) "What? I thought people would buy more."
c) "Yes, they are best when served hot."

2. "Bob, I know you can get me 1,000 cookies by morning. Don't blow it!"
Bob's reply:
a) "I never blow on the cookies. I let them cool down by themselves."
b) "Don't worry. I'll be sure to get you the cookies by 9 a.m."
c) "Thanks. I'll take my time then."

3. "Bob, I've got some great news for you. All of your chocolate chip cookies have sold out!"
Bob's reply:
a) "Great. I'd better make more."
b) "I guess people don't like them."
c) "How many are left?"

4. "Ted, if you and Amber don't stop the chitchat, you'll never finish your homework."
Ted's reply:
a) "Okay, we'll stay up all night talking."
b) "Okay, we'll stop talking and start hitting the books."
c) "Yes, Amber is helping a lot with my homework."

5. "Ted, ask Amber to come over right away to help bake cookies."
Ted's reply:
a) "Okay. I'll tell her to come over next Saturday."
b) "Okay. I'll tell her to come over immediately."
c) "Okay. I'll ask her to go away."

6. "Bob, if you work hard now, you'll be sitting pretty in a couple of years."
Bob's reply:
a) "Thank you. I am looking forward to feeling pretty."
b) "I don't enjoy sitting for long periods of time."
c) "Great. I'd love to be able to stop working and start relaxing more."

7. "Nicole, getting elected to the United States Senate is a very tall order."
Nicole's reply:
a) "I know, but I love a good challenge."
b)"I agree. It should be very easy."
c) "I know. I've already put in my order."

8. "Bob, I suggest you burn the midnight oil and make 1,000 cookies tonight."
Bob's reply:
a) "Okay. I'll go to sleep at midnight and wake up at 10 a.m."
b) "Yes, we'll need quite a bit of oil for the cookies."
c) "Okay. I'll work all night and finish up by morning."