George worked in San Francisco. He wasn't married, and he usually had his lunch, and occasionally his dinner, in small restaurants.

One evening he decided to go to an expensive restaurant, and when he got in, he saw a large, heavy man who he had not seen for several years sitting by himself at a table. He thought for a few moments and then remembered the man's name, so he went up to him and said politely, "Hello, Mr. Grey. How's business?"

"Oh, it's not good at all," the large man answered. George looked at the expensive food and drink on Mr. Grey's table and was surprised. "It certainly doesn't look as if your business is bad," he said.

"Well," Mr. Grey answered sadly, "I'm afraid you're wrong. A few years ago I was doing very well, and I could afford to bring my wife to this place for dinner too."

A.   Answer these questions:

1. Where did George usually eat?
2. Where did he go one evening?
3. Who did he see there?
4. How was Mr. Grey's business doing?
5. Why was George surprised?
6. What did Mr. Grey say to him then?

B.   Which words in the story mean the opposite of:

1. Cheap
2. Forgot
3. Frequently
4. Rudely
5. Small

C.   Finish the second sentence in each pair (both sentences have the same meaning):

Example: a. It is possible that Mr. Grey's wife was left at home.

               b. Mr. Grey's wife may have been left at home.

1. a. It is possible that Mr. Grey's business is better than he says it is.

    b. Mr. Grey's business may ____________________________.

2. a. It is possible that Mr. Grey has decided not to go out without his wife anymore

    b. Mr. Grey may ________________________________.

3. a. It is possible that Mr. and Mrs. Grey are having dinner in a cheaper restaurant now.

    b. Mr. and Mrs. Grey may ___________________________________.

4. a. It is possible that George works in a bank.

    b. George may _____________________________________.