Monday, 8 June 2026

20 PTE-style “Respond to a Situation” prompts (1–20) exactly as requested, with English + Nepali answers (60–70 words each):

 

20 PTE-style “Respond to a Situation” prompts (1–20) exactly as requested, with English + Nepali answers (60–70 words each):


1. You forgot your best friend’s birthday yesterday. Call and explain.

English:
I’m so sorry I missed your birthday yesterday. Work was overwhelming and I completely lost track of the date. I feel terrible because you always remember mine. Let me take you out for dinner this weekend—my treat. I hope you can forgive me. You mean a lot to me, and I didn’t mean to hurt you.

Nepali:
तपाईंको हिजोको जन्मदिन भुल्नुभएकोमा धेरै दुःखी छु। कामको चापले मिति नै बिर्सें। तपाईंले मेरो जन्मदिन सधैं सम्झनुहुन्छ, त्यसैले मलाई नराम्रो लाग्यो। यो सप्ताहन्तमा खाना खुवाउँछु। मलाई माफ गर्नुहोला। तपाईं मेरो लागि धेरै महत्वपूर्ण हुनुहुन्छ।


2. You borrowed a book from a colleague and lost it.

English:
I have bad news. The book you lent me last month—I lost it somewhere on the train. I’ve searched everywhere but couldn’t find it. I’m really sorry. Please let me buy you a new copy. It was my responsibility, and I failed. I hope this doesn’t affect our friendship.

Nepali:
तपाईंले दिनुभएको किताब मैले रेलमा हराएँ। धेरै खोजें तर भेटिएन। धेरै दुःखी छु। नयाँ किताब किनिदिन्छु। यो मेरो गल्ती हो। कृपया माफ गर्नुहोस्। हाम्रो सम्बन्धमा असर नपरोस् भन्ने चाहन्छु।


3. Your neighbour plays loud music at midnight.

English:
Excuse me, I understand you enjoy music, but it’s midnight and the sound is very loud. I have an early meeting tomorrow. Could you please lower the volume or use headphones? I don’t want to complain formally, just kindly requesting some peace so everyone can rest properly.

Nepali:
क्षमा गर्नुहोस्, मध्यरातमा संगीतको आवाज धेरै ठूलो छ। भोलि बिहान मेरो काम छ। कृपया आवाज घटाउनुहोस् वा हेडफोन प्रयोग गर्नुहोस्। औपचारिक गुनासो गर्न चाहन्न, केवल शान्त वातावरण चाहन्छु।


4. You are late to a group project meeting.

English:
I’m truly sorry I’m late. My bus broke down unexpectedly, and I had to wait for another one. I should have left earlier. I know everyone’s time is valuable. I will catch up quickly and handle extra tasks to make up for this delay. Please forgive me.

Nepali:
ढिलो आएकोमा माफी चाहन्छु। बस बिग्रियो अर्को पर्खनु पर्यो। पहिले निस्कनुपर्थ्यो। तपाईंहरूको समय महत्वपूर्ण छ। छिटो काम सम्हाल्छु कमी पूरा गर्छु। कृपया माफ गर्नुहोस्।


5. You accidentally took someone’s umbrella.

English:
I think I accidentally took your umbrella from the office stand. It looks similar to mine, but I realized the mistake when I noticed a tear in it. I’m very sorry for the confusion. I’ve returned it. Please let me know if I can make it up to you.

Nepali:
मैले गल्तीले तपाईंको छाता लिएछु। मेरो जस्तै देखिए पनि भिन्न रहेछ। माफी चाहन्छु। मैले फिर्ता गरिदिएको छु। यदि केही सुधार गर्न सक्छु भने भन्नुहोस्।


6. Your friend failed an exam. Console them.

English:
I heard about your exam result. I know you worked really hard, and this must be disappointing. But one failure doesn’t define your ability. Many successful people failed at first. Take some rest, then we’ll study together. I believe you will succeed next time.

Nepali:
परीक्षाको नतिजा सुनेँ। तपाईंले मेहनत गर्नुभएको थियो। तर एक असफलताले केही हुँदैन। धेरै सफल मानिस पनि असफल भएका छन्। आराम गर्नुहोस्, फेरि सँगै पढौंला। तपाईंमाथि विश्वास गर्छु।


7. Help a colleague with a heavy box.

English:
That box looks very heavy. Let me help you carry it. We can move it together or I can take it for you. I don’t want you to hurt your back. It’s no problem at all. That’s what teamwork is about. Just tell me where it needs to go.

Nepali:
त्यो बक्सा धेरै भारी छ। मद्दत गरुँ? सँगै बोकौं वा एक्लै लैजान्छु। तपाईंको ढाड नदुखोस् भन्ने चाहन्छु। यो समस्या होइन। सहकार्य यही हो। कहाँ लैजानु हो भन्नुहोस्।


8. Extend assignment deadline request.

English:
Professor, I’m facing a family emergency this week. I may not be able to submit the assignment on Friday. Could you please extend the deadline until Tuesday? I have completed most of it and can show progress. I understand if it’s not possible, but I would be grateful.

Nepali:
प्रोफेसर, परिवारमा समस्या आयो। शुक्रबार बुझाउन सक्दिन। कृपया मंगलबारसम्म समय दिनुहोस्। ७०% सकिसकेको छु। बुझाउन नसके पनि बुझ्छु, तर सहयोगको आशा गर्छु।


9. Restaurant food is cold.

English:
Excuse me, my meal is cold and not properly cooked. I’ve been waiting for a while. Could you please heat it or replace it? I don’t want a free meal, just the food I ordered. I would appreciate your quick help in fixing this issue.

Nepali:
माफ गर्नुहोस्, खाना चिसो अधपाकेको छ। कृपया फेरि तताइदिनुहोस् वा बदलिदिनुहोस्। फ्री खाना चाहन्न, केवल अर्डर गरेको खाना चाहन्छु। कृपया सहयोग गर्नुहोस्।


10. Sibling using your laptop without permission.

English:
Please don’t use my laptop without asking. I have important files and personal data. If you need it, just ask me first. Please log out now. If this happens again, I will have to set a password. I care about you, but respect my things.

Nepali:
मेरो ल्यापटप बिना अनुमति प्रयोग नगर्नु। महत्त्वपूर्ण फाइल छन्। चाहियो भने सोध्नु। अहिले लगआउट गर्नुहोस्। फेरि भयो भने पासवर्ड राख्छु। माया गर्छु तर सम्मान गर्नुहोस्।


11. Help a lost tourist.

English:
You look a bit lost. Can I help you? I know this area well. Tell me where you want to go, and I can guide you or even walk with you for a short distance. Don’t worry, it happens to many travelers.

Nepali:
तपाईं हराएको जस्तो देखिनुहुन्छ। मद्दत गरुँ? यो ठाउँ मलाई थाहा छ। कहाँ जानु हो भन्नुहोस्, बाटो देखाइदिन्छु। धेरै पर्यटकलाई यस्तो हुन्छ।


12. Wrong online order received.

English:
I received the wrong item. I ordered a blue M-size sweater, but got a red L-size instead. I have proof and photos. Please arrange pickup and send the correct item. I’ve been your customer for two years and expect a quick solution.

Nepali:
मैले निलो M साइजको स्वेटर अर्डर गरेको थिएँ तर रातो L साइज आयो। फोटो छ। गलत सामान फिर्ता लिएर सही पठाइदिनुहोस्। दुई वर्षदेखि ग्राहक हुँ।


13. Friend quitting job without offer.

English:
I understand your frustration, but quitting without another job is risky. Please think carefully. Let’s update your resume and search together. Just a few weeks of patience can prevent financial stress. I support you, but I want you to be secure.

Nepali:
तपाईंको असन्तुष्टि बुझ्छु, तर बिना योजना जागिर छोड्नु जोखिम हो। पहिले अर्को काम खोजौं। रिजुमे बनाइदिन्छु। साथ छु तर सुरक्षित रहनुहोस्।


14. Cancel doctor appointment.

English:
I’m very sorry, but I need to cancel today’s 3 PM appointment due to a family emergency. I apologize for the short notice. Please let me know about any cancellation fee. I will reschedule as soon as possible.

Nepali:
आज बजेको अपोइन्टमेन्ट रद्द गर्नुपर्यो। पारिवारिक समस्या आयो। माफी चाहन्छु। रद्द शुल्क भने बताउनुहोस्। फेरि समय मिलाउनेछु।


15. Coworker steals your idea.

English:
I noticed in the meeting that my idea was presented as yours. I shared it with you yesterday. I don’t want conflict, but please give proper credit next time. I’m open to teamwork, but honesty is important for trust.

Nepali:
मिटिङमा मेरो विचार तपाईंको रूपमा प्रस्तुत भयो। हिजो मैले भनेको थिएँ। झगडा चाहन्न, तर श्रेय दिनुहोस्। इमानदारी आवश्यक छ।


16. Hotel AC not working.

English:
The air conditioner in my room is not working. It is very hot and uncomfortable. Could you please fix it or change my room? I’ve already waited for an hour. I would appreciate quick assistance.

Nepali:
कोठाको एसी चलेको छैन। धेरै तातो छ। कृपया मर्मत गर्नुहोस् वा कोठा बदलिदिनुहोस्। एक घण्टा भयो।


17. Child refuses homework.

English:
I understand you don’t feel like doing homework, but it helps you learn. Let’s start with a few questions together. After that, you can take a break. I know you can do it. I’ll stay with you and help.

Nepali:
गृहकार्य गर्न मन छैन भन्ने बुझ्छु तर यो सिकाइ हो। केही प्रश्न सँगै गरौं। पछि आराम गरौंला। तिमी सक्छौ।


18. Loud talk in cinema.

English:
Excuse me, your conversation is quite loud and I cannot hear the movie properly. Could you please lower your voice or talk after the show? Thank you for understanding. I appreciate your cooperation.

Nepali:
तपाईंको आवाजले चलचित्र सुनिँदैन। कृपया आवाज घटाउनुहोस् वा पछि कुरा गर्नुहोस्। धन्यवाद।


19. Double bank charge.

English:
I was charged twice for the same transaction. I have receipts and bank records. Please refund one charge as soon as possible. I have been a long-time customer and expect prompt assistance.

Nepali:
एउटै कारोबारमा दुई पटक चार्ज भयो। रसिद छ। कृपया एक रकम फिर्ता गर्नुहोस्। पुरानो ग्राहक हुँ।


20. Friend wants to drive after drinking.

English:
Give me your keys. You cannot drive after drinking. I will call a taxi or you can stay here. I care about your safety and don’t want any accident. Please stay tonight and rest.

Nepali:
चाबी दिनुहोस्। पिएपछि गाडी चलाउन मिल्दैन। क्याब बोलाइदिन्छु। तपाईंको सुरक्षाको चिन्ता गर्छु। आज यतै बस्नुहोस्।

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