Using the right expression

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I’m afraid I won’t be, as I have the day off.</p>\n"},{"tips":{},"text":"<p>D. “Would you be able to stay late this evening?”\n(You have to pick up the kids.)</p>\n","answer":"<p>D. I’m afraid not, as I have to pick up the kids.</p>\n"},{"tips":{},"text":"<p>E. “Are you prepared to take over John’s work while he’s away?”\n(You are already covering for Mary.)</p>\n","answer":"<p>E. I’m afraid not, as I’m already covering for Mary.</p>\n"},{"tips":{},"text":"<p>F. “Will the report be ready by Friday?”\n(You haven’t got the figures from sales yet.)</p>\n","answer":"<p>F.&nbsp;I’m afraid not, as I haven’t got the figures from sales yet.</p>\n"},{"tips":{},"text":"<p>G. “Do you want to join the team for a drink after work?”\n(It’s your partner’s birthday.)</p>\n","answer":"<p>G. I’m afraid not, as it’s my partner’s birthday.</p>\n"},{"tips":{},"text":"<p>H. “Have you been able to contact the rest of the team?”\n(You have been in a meeting all day.)</p>\n","answer":"<p>H. 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