Expressing Satisfaction, Dissatisfaction, Likes, Dislikes, and Choices

 Expressing Satisfaction, Dissatisfaction, Likes, Dislikes, and Choices

1. EXPRESSING SATISFACTION (Expressing that you are happy with something)

I'm satisfied.	म सन्तुष्ट छु।	Ma santushta chu.	I'm satisfied with your work.	म तिम्रो कामबाट सन्तुष्ट छु। (Ma timro kam-bata santushta chu.)
I'm pleased.	म खुसी छु।	Ma khushi chu.	I'm pleased with the results.	म नतिजाबाट खुसी छु। (Ma natija-bata khushi chu.)
That's good enough.	त्यो पर्याप्त छ।	Tyo paryapta cha.	That's good enough for me.	त्यो मेरो लागि पर्याप्त छ। (Tyo mero lagi paryapta cha.)
I have no complaints.	मलाई कुनै गुनासो छैन।	Malai kunai gunaso chaina.	I have no complaints about the hotel.	मलाई होटलको बारेमा कुनै गुनासो छैन। (Malai hotel-ko barema kunai gunaso chaina.)
It's acceptable.	यो स्वीकार्य छ।	Yo swikarya cha.	The quality is acceptable.	गुणस्तर स्वीकार्य छ। (Gunastar swikarya cha.)
I'm content.	म सन्तोषी छु।	Ma santoshi chu.	I'm content with what I have.	मसँग जे छ, त्यसैमा सन्तोषी छु। (Masanga je cha, tyasaima santoshi chu.)
Perfect!	उत्तम!	Uttam!	Perfect! This is exactly what I wanted.	उत्तम! यो ठ्याक्कै मैले चाहेको कुरा हो। (Uttam! Yo thyakkai maile chaheko kura ho.)
It couldn't be better.	यो भन्दा राम्रो हुन सक्दैन।	Yo bhanda ramro hun sakdaina.	The weather today couldn't be better.	आजको मौसम यो भन्दा राम्रो हुन सक्दैन। (Aajko mausam yo bhanda ramro hun sakdaina.)

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2. EXPRESSING DISSATISFACTION (Expressing that you are unhappy or disappointed)

I'm dissatisfied.	म असन्तुष्ट छु।	Ma asantushta chu.	I'm dissatisfied with your attitude.	म तिम्रो व्यवहारबाट असन्तुष्ट छु। (Ma timro byabahar-bata asantushta chu.)
I'm disappointed.	म निराश छु।	Ma nirash chu.	I'm disappointed with my exam results.	म आफ्नो परीक्षाको नतिजाबाट निराश छु। (Ma aafno pariksha-ko natija-bata nirash chu.)
That's not good enough.	त्यो पर्याप्त छैन।	Tyo paryapta chaina.	That's not good enough for this company.	त्यो यस कम्पनीको लागि पर्याप्त छैन। (Tyo yas company-ko lagi paryapta chaina.)
I'm fed up.	म हैरान भइसकें।	Ma hairan bhaise.	I'm fed up with your constant lying.	म तिम्रो झूटबाट हैरान भइसकें। (Ma timro jhut-bata hairan bhaise.)
What a disappointment!	कस्तो निराशा!	Kasto nirasha!	What a disappointment! The movie was terrible.	कस्तो निराशा! फिल्म भयानक थियो। (Kasto nirasha! Film bhayanak thiyo.)
It's unacceptable.	यो अस्वीकार्य छ।	Yo aswikarya cha.	This delay is unacceptable.	यो ढिलाइ अस्वीकार्य छ। (Yo dhilai aswikarya cha.)
I'm tired of this.	म यसबाट थाकिसकें।	Ma yas-bata thakisake.	I'm tired of this weather.	म यो मौसमबाट थाकिसकें। (Ma yo mausam-bata thakisake.)
This is terrible!	यो भयानक छ!	Yo bhayanak cha!	This is terrible! The food is cold.	यो भयानक छ! खाना चिसो छ। (Yo bhayanak cha! Khana chiso cha.)

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3. EXPRESSING LIKES (Things you enjoy or prefer)

I like it.	मलाई यो मन पर्छ।	Malai yo man parchha.	I like this song.	मलाई यो गीत मन पर्छ। (Malai yo geet man parchha.)
I love it.	मलाई यो धेरै मन पर्छ।	Malai yo dherai man parchha.	I love this city.	मलाई यो सहर धेरै मन पर्छ। (Malai yo sahar dherai man parchha.)
I'm crazy about it.	म यसको दीवाना छु।	Ma yas-ko deewana chu.	I'm crazy about chocolate.	म चकलेटको दीवाना छु। (Ma chocolate-ko deewana chu.)
It's my favorite.	यो मेरो मनपर्ने हो।	Yo mero manparne ho.	This restaurant is my favorite.	यो रेस्टुरेन्ट मेरो मनपर्ने हो। (Yo restaurant mero manparne ho.)
I'm fond of it.	मलाई यसको रुचि छ।	Malai yas-ko ruchi cha.	I'm fond of classical music.	मलाई शास्त्रीय संगीतको रुचि छ। (Malai shastriya sangeet-ko ruchi cha.)
It appeals to me.	यसले मलाई तान्छ।	Yas-le malai tanchha.	This painting appeals to me.	यो चित्रले मलाई तान्छ। (Yo chitra-le malai tanchha.)
I really enjoy it.	मलाई यो साँच्चै रमाइलो लाग्छ।	Malai yo sachchai ramailo lagchha.	I really enjoy hiking.	मलाई पैदल यात्रा साँच्चै रमाइलो लाग्छ। (Malai paidal yatra sachchai ramailo lagchha.)
I have a soft spot for it.	मलाई यसप्रति विशेष मोह छ।	Malai yas-prati vishesh moh cha.	I have a soft spot for old dogs.	मलाई पुराना कुकुरहरूप्रति विशेष मोह छ। (Malai purana kukur-haru-prati vishesh moh cha.)

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4. EXPRESSING DISLIKES (Things you don't enjoy or hate)

I don't like it.	मलाई यो मन पर्दैन।	Malai yo man pardaina.	I don't like spicy food.	मलाई तिखो खाना मन पर्दैन। (Malai tikho khana man pardaina.)
I hate it.	मलाई यो घृणा लाग्छ।	Malai yo ghrina lagchha.	I hate waking up early.	मलाई बिहान सबेरै उठ्न घृणा लाग्छ। (Malai bihan saberai uthna ghrina lagchha.)
I can't stand it.	म यो सहन सक्दिन।	Ma yo sahan sakdina.	I can't stand the noise.	म आवाज सहन सक्दिन। (Ma aawaz sahan sakdina.)
It's not my taste.	यो मेरो रुचिको होइन।	Yo mero ruchiko hoina.	This music is not my taste.	यो संगीत मेरो रुचिको होइन। (Yo sangeet mero ruchiko hoina.)
I'm not into it.	म यसमा रुचि राख्दिन।	Ma yasma ruchi rakhdina.	I'm not into football.	म फुटबलमा रुचि राख्दिन। (Ma football-ma ruchi rakhdina.)
It drives me crazy.	यसले मलाई पागल बनाउँछ।	Yas-le malai pagal banaunchha.	This slow internet drives me crazy.	यो सुस्त इन्टरनेटले मलाई पागल बनाउँछ। (Yo susta internet-le malai pagal banaunchha.)
I'm sick of it.	म यसबाट बिरामी भइसकें।	Ma yas-bata birami bhaise.	I'm sick of eating the same food.	म एउटै खाना खाएर बिरामी भइसकें। (Ma eutai khana khaera birami bhaise.)
It's not my cup of tea.	यो मेरो चहलपहलको कुरा होइन। (Idiom)	Yo mero chahal-pahal-ko kura hoina.	Horror movies are not my cup of tea.	डराउने चलचित्र मेरो चहलपहलको कुरा होइन। (Daraune chalachitra mero chahal-pahal-ko kura hoina.)

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5. EXPRESSING CHOICES & PREFERENCES (Selecting one thing over another)

I prefer this.	मलाई यो बढी मन पर्छ।	Malai yo badhi man parchha.	I prefer tea over coffee.	मलाई कफी भन्दा चिया बढी मन पर्छ। (Malai coffee bhanda chia badhi man parchha.)
I'd rather have this.	म यो रोज्छु।	Ma yo rojchu.	I'd rather have juice than soda.	म सोडा भन्दा जुस रोज्छु। (Ma soda bhanda juice rojchu.)
I'd choose this.	म यसलाई छान्छु।	Ma yas-lai chhanchu.	I'd choose the blue one.	म निलो रंगको छान्छु। (Ma nilo rang-ko chhanchu.)
It's my first choice.	यो मेरो पहिलो रोजाइ हो।	Yo mero pahilo rojai ho.	This university is my first choice.	यो विश्वविद्यालय मेरो पहिलो रोजाइ हो। (Yo bishwabidyalay mero pahilo rojai ho.)
This is my priority.	यो मेरो प्राथमिकता हो।	Yo mero prathmikata ho.	Family is my priority.	परिवार मेरो प्राथमिकता हो। (Parivar mero prathmikata ho.)
It doesn't matter to me.	मलाई फरक पर्दैन।	Malai farak pardaina.	Whether we go by car or bus, it doesn't matter to me.	हामी गाडी वा बसले जाऊँ, मलाई फरक पर्दैन। (Hami gadi wa basle jau, malai farak pardaina.)
I'm indifferent.	म उदासीन छु।	Ma udasin chu.	I'm indifferent about where we eat.	हामी कहाँ खान्छौं भन्नेमा म उदासीन छु। (Hami kaha khanchau bhanne-ma ma udasin chu.)
I'll take this one.	म यो लिन्छु।	Ma yo linchu.	I'll take this one, please.	म यो लिन्छु, कृपया। (Ma yo linchu, kripaya.)

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6. NEUTRAL / POLITE EXPRESSIONS (Softening your opinion)

It's okay.	ठीक छ।	Thik cha.	The food is okay, not great.	खाना ठीक छ, उत्तम होइन। (Khana thik cha, uttam hoina.)
Not bad.	नराम्रो छैन।	Naramro chaina.	Not bad for a beginner!	सुरुवातको लागि नराम्रो छैन! (Suruwat-ko lagi naramro chaina!)
It'll do.	यसले पुग्छ।	Yas-le pugchha.	It'll do for now.	अहिलेलाई यसले पुग्छ। (Ahile-lai yas-le pugchha.)
I don't mind.	मलाई केही फरक छैन।	Malai kehi farak chaina.	I don't mind waiting.	मलाई पर्खन केही फरक छैन। (Malai parkhan kehi farak chaina.)

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7. COMMON DIALOGUES (Putting it all together in real conversation)

Dialogue 1: At a Restaurant (Satisfaction & Like)

PersonEnglishNepaliTransliteration
A:	How is your pasta?	तिम्रो पास्ता कस्तो छ?	Timro pasta kasto cha?
B:	I love it! It's perfect!	मलाई धेरै मन पर्छ! यो उत्तम छ!	Malai dherai man parchha! Yo uttam cha!
A:	Really?	साँच्ची?	Saanchhi?
B:	Yes, I'm completely satisfied.	हो, म पूर्ण रूपमा सन्तुष्ट छु।	Ho, ma purna rup-ma santushta chu.

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Dialogue 2: At Work (Dissatisfaction & Dislike)

PersonEnglishNepaliTransliteration
A:	What do you think of the new manager?	नयाँ म्यानेजरलाई कस्तो लाग्छ?	Naya manager-lai kasto lagchha?
B:	To be honest, I don't like him.	साँचो भन्ने हो भने, मलाई उनी मन पर्दैन।	Sancho bhanne ho bhane, malai uni man pardaina.
A:	Why?	किन?	Kin?
B:	He ignores our ideas. I'm fed up with his attitude.	उसले हाम्रा विचारहरू बेवास्ता गर्छ। उसको व्यवहारबाट म हैरान भइसकें।	Usle hamra bichar-haru bewasta garchha. Usako byabahar-bata ma hairan bhaise.

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Dialogue 3: Choosing a Dress (Choice & Preference)

PersonEnglishNepaliTransliteration
A:	Which dress do you want?	तिमीलाई कुन पोशाक चाहिएको?	Timilai kun poshak chahiyeko?
B:	I prefer the red one.	मलाई रातो बढी मन पर्छ।	Malai rato badhi man parchha.
A:	But the blue one is cheaper.	तर निलो सस्तो छ।	Tara nilo sasto cha.
B:	I don't mind the price. I'll choose this one.	मलाई केही फरक छैन। म यो छान्छु।	Malai kehi farak chaina. Ma yo chhanchu.

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Dialogue 4: Reviewing a Movie (Dislike & Hate)

PersonEnglishNepaliTransliteration
A:	Did you like the movie?	तिमीलाई फिल्म मन पर्यो?	Timilai film man paryo?
B:	I hated it! What a disappointment!	मलाई घृणा लाग्यो! कस्तो निराशा!	Malai ghrina lagyo! Kasto nirasha!
A:	Why?	किन?	Kin?
B:	The acting was terrible. I can't stand the hero's dialogue delivery.	अभिनय भयानक थियो। हिरोको डायलग म सहन सक्दिन।	Abhinay bhayanak thiyo. Hero-ko dialogue ma sahan sakdina.

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Dialogue 5: Choosing a Vacation Spot (Neutral Preference)

PersonEnglishNepaliTransliteration
A:	Do you want to go to the mountains or the beach?	पहाड जाने कि समुद्र?	Pahad jane ki samudra?
B:	It doesn't matter to me. I'm happy with anything.	मलाई फरक पर्दैन। म जेसुकैमा खुसी छु।	Malai farak pardaina. Ma jesukai-ma khushi chu.
A:	No, choose one!	होइन, एउटा छान!	Hoina, euta chhana!
B:	Okay, I'd rather go to the mountains. It's cooler there.	ल, मलाई पहाड बढी मन पर्छ। त्यहाँ चिसो छ।	La, malai pahad badhi man parchha. Tyaha chiso cha.

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Quick Native Tips for These Expressions

1.      "Man parchha" (मन पर्छ) vs "Man pardaina" (मन पर्दैन) – This is the most common way to say "like" and "dislike" in Nepal. Use it for everything—food, people, places, and activities.

2.      Use "Dherai" (धेरै) to intensify:

o    Malai dherai man parchha = I like it very much (or I love it).

3.      For choices, Nepalis often use "Bhanda" (भन्दा) which means "than":

o    Chia bhanda coffee = Coffee than tea (I prefer coffee over tea).

4.      Politeness matters: Instead of saying "I hate it" directly, Nepalis often say "Malai tyati man pardaina" (मलाई त्यति मन पर्दैन) – "I don't like it that much." It softens the blow!

50 Fill-in-the-Blanks (English Only)

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1. I __________ spicy food. It burns my tongue too much.
(Options: love / can't stand / prefer / am fond of)

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2. This hotel room is __________. I have no complaints at all.
(Options: unacceptable / terrible / satisfactory / disappointing)

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3. __________ tea or coffee? I really don't mind.
(Options: Do you hate / Do you prefer / Are you sick of / Are you fed up with)

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4. I __________ classical music. It relaxes my mind completely.
(Options: am sick of / hate / am crazy about / can't stand)

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5. The food here is __________. It's cold and tastes awful.
(Options: perfect / acceptable / terrible / satisfactory)

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6. I __________ watching horror movies alone at night. They scare me too much.
(Options: love / enjoy / don't like / am crazy about)

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7. Your work is __________ for this project. We need much better quality.
(Options: good enough / not good enough / perfect / excellent)

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8. I __________ this dress over that one because the color suits me better.
(Options: hate / prefer / dislike / am fed up with)

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9. __________! I waited 2 hours for the bus and it never came.
(Options: Perfect / What a disappointment / I'm satisfied / That's acceptable)

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10. I __________ waking up at 5 AM every day. It's exhausting!
(Options: love / am fond of / am tired of / enjoy)

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11. This painting __________ to me because of its vibrant colors.
(Options: appeals / is terrible / is unacceptable / drives me crazy)

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12. I __________ the blue car because it's more fuel-efficient.
(Options: hate / can't stand / would choose / am sick of)

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13. My mother's cooking is __________. It couldn't be better!
(Options: disappointing / terrible / unacceptable / perfect)

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14. I __________ people who chew loudly while eating. It drives me nuts!
(Options: love / prefer / am fond of / can't stand)

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15. The salary they offered is __________ for my experience level. I deserve more.
(Options: acceptable / satisfactory / not acceptable / perfect)

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16. I __________ traveling to new countries. It's my biggest passion.
(Options: hate / dislike / am crazy about / am fed up with)

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17. __________ now, but we need to improve it later.
(Options: It'll do / It's unacceptable / It's terrible / I hate it)

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18. I __________ to stay home tonight rather than go to the party.
(Options: hate / would rather / can't stand / am sick of)

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19. This weather is __________. It's been raining for 10 days straight!
(Options: wonderful / perfect / terrible / satisfactory)

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20. I __________ when you interrupt me while I'm speaking.
(Options: love / don't mind / enjoy / dislike)

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21. The customer service here is __________. They solved my problem immediately.
(Options: unacceptable / disappointing / satisfactory / terrible)

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22. I __________ waiting in long queues. It wastes so much time.
(Options: enjoy / love / hate / prefer)

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23. __________ is my first choice for my master's degree.
(Options: This university / I hate / That's unacceptable / I'm tired of)

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24. I __________ reading books over watching movies.
(Options: can't stand / prefer / dislike / am sick of)

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25. The hotel room was __________. The bed was uncomfortable and noisy.
(Options: perfect / wonderful / disappointing / acceptable)

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26. I __________ chocolates. I can eat them all day!
(Options: hate / can't stand / am fond of / am fed up with)

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27. I __________ with my current salary. I need a raise.
(Options: am satisfied / am delighted / am not satisfied / am content)

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28. I __________ this restaurant. The food here is always delicious.
(Options: can't stand / hate / love / am sick of)

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29. The delay is __________. We have been waiting for 3 hours!
(Options: acceptable / perfect / great / unacceptable)

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30. I __________ to have juice rather than soda.
(Options: hate / prefer / dislike / am tired of)

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31. I __________ my new job. My boss is very supportive.
(Options: am dissatisfied with / am pleased with / am fed up with / can't stand)

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32. This music is __________. It's too loud for my taste.
(Options: wonderful / perfect / not my taste / amazing)

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33. I __________ the red shoes. They match my dress perfectly.
(Options: hate / would choose / am sick of / can't stand)

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34. The service at this cafe is __________. The staff is so friendly.
(Options: terrible / unacceptable / disappointing / excellent)

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35. I __________ people who are always late. It shows disrespect.
(Options: love / enjoy / dislike / prefer)

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36. __________ is my priority right now, not entertainment.
(Options: Work / I hate / I'm tired of / That's terrible)

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37. This movie is __________. The acting and story are both brilliant.
(Options: disappointing / terrible / wonderful / unacceptable)

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38. I __________ this constant traffic noise. I'm moving to the countryside.
(Options: love / prefer / enjoy / am sick of)

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39. I __________ my current phone. It's very slow and old.
(Options: am satisfied with / am delighted with / am dissatisfied with / am content with)

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40. I __________ dogs more than cats because they are more loyal.
(Options: hate / dislike / prefer / can't stand)

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41. The food was __________. It was okay, but not great.
(Options: terrible / unacceptable / not bad / disappointing)

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42. I __________ this new policy. It makes our work much easier.
(Options: dislike / hate / am fed up with / approve of)

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43. I __________ the window seat over the aisle seat.
(Options: hate / prefer / dislike / am sick of)

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44. __________! I lost my wallet with all my cards inside.
(Options: Wonderful / What a disappointment / I'm satisfied / Perfect)

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45. I __________ this city. It's so peaceful and beautiful.
(Options: can't stand / hate / am fond of / am fed up with)

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46. I __________ to go by train than by plane. It's cheaper.
(Options: hate / dislike / would rather / can't stand)

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47. Your progress is __________. You need to work much harder.
(Options: excellent / perfect / not satisfactory / amazing)

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48. I __________ early morning walks. It keeps me fresh all day.
(Options: hate / dislike / am tired of / really enjoy)

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49. Whether we go today or tomorrow, __________.
(Options: I prefer / I hate / it doesn't matter to me / I can't stand)

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50. This restaurant is __________. I'll never come here again.
(Options: wonderful / perfect / unacceptable / excellent)

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ANSWER KEY (Check your answers here)

Q.No.	Answer	Q.No.	Answer	Q.No.	Answer
1	can't stand	18	would rather	35	dislike
2	satisfactory	19	terrible	36	Work
3	Do you prefer	20	dislike	37	wonderful
4	am crazy about	21	satisfactory	38	am sick of
5	terrible	22	hate	39	am dissatisfied with
6	don't like	23	This university	40	prefer
7	not good enough	24	prefer	41	not bad
8	prefer	25	disappointing	42	approve of
9	What a disappointment	26	am fond of	43	prefer
10	am tired of	27	am not satisfied	44	What a disappointment
11	appeals	28	love	45	am fond of
12	would choose	29	unacceptable	46	would rather
13	perfect	30	prefer	47	not satisfactory
14	can't stand	31	am pleased with	48	really enjoy
15	not acceptable	32	not my taste	49	it doesn't matter to me
16	am crazy about	33	would choose	50	unacceptable
17	It'll do	34	excellent