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Extend the conversation with two more relevant exchange Student Good morning, sir. May I come in? Teacher Good morning, why are you late today? Student Teacher Student Teacher

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Extend the conversation with two more relevant exchange

Student Good morning, sir. May I come in?
Teacher Good morning, why are you late today?
Student ______
Teacher ______
Student ______
Teacher ______
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Solution

Student Good morning, sir. May I come in?
Teacher Good morning, why are you late today?
Student There was a traffic jam sir.
Teacher Why?
Student A political party had staged a protest blocking the vehicles. I was stranded and helpless.
Teacher Oh! The politicians should keep in mind the difficulties common people face when doing such protests. Okay, go to your seat now.
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