A ‘You’re getting engaged to Elena? You (a)   be serious!’

B ‘No, really, I am!’

A ‘I thought you (a)   like to borrow my Avengers Assemble DVD.’

B ‘Oh great, thanks. I didn’t get to see it at the cinema.’

A ‘I think Jill and Alan are away in Italy this week.’

B ‘They (a)   be. I’ve just seen Jill in town.’

A ‘Is Steven in his office?’

B ‘I don’t know. He (a)   be in a meeting. I’ll just go and check.’

A ‘I finally passed my driving test!’

B ‘Congratulations! You (a)   be very pleased.’

A ‘I’ve just run 20 km. I’m training for a marathon.’

B ‘Really? You (a)   be exhausted.’

A ‘Look, Diana’s left her bag here.’

B ‘It (a)   be Diana’s – her bag is brown.’