1. —betty was feeling pretty blue for a while, but she’s better now. —_______. a. oh, that’s kind of you b. congratulations c. oh, i’m glad to hear that d. it’s my pleasure 2. johnson had made up his mind to give it up, but on ______ second thought he determined to try _____ third time. a. /; a b. the; / c. a; a d. the; a 3. don’t let yourself be ______ into buying things you don’t really want. a. advocated b. clarified c. flashed d. persuaded