Question

4. What is the BEST way to write sentence 35 to include colloquialisms that reflect natural, everyday speech?

However, since you have been working here the shortest time, and I must lay off
someone, I've chosen you.
a.
I've gotta downsize, though, and you're last hired, so it's you.
C.
I have to discharge someone, though, and you were last hired, so it's you.
d. I have to cut staff, though, and I hired you last, so you are the one I'm laying off.
b.

Answer 1

I've gotta lay someone off, but since you're the newest hire, it's gotta be you.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this sentence, the speaker is explaining to someone that they have to let someone go from their job, and since the person they are speaking to was the last one hired, they have chosen them to be the one who is let go. The colloquialisms in the sentence reflect natural, everyday speech by using informal phrases such as "I've gotta" and "gotta be you." These phrases are commonly used in informal conversation to express a need or necessity, and they help to make the sentence sound more conversational and less formal.