Question:

Aren't you supposed to be at the staff meeting?

Correct Answer:

B. No, I have to finish writing this article.

• Directly responds to the question about attending the meeting
• Provides a valid reason for not attending (finishing an article)
• Acknowledges the expectation while explaining the absence

Incorrect Answers:

A. Yes, it's in the conference room.

• Doesn't explain why the person isn't at the meeting
• Only states the meeting location (which doesn't answer the implied question)

C. Down the hall, third door on the right.

• Appears to be giving directions to the meeting room
• Doesn't address why the person isn't attending