Could I have a(n) word with you Mr. Thomas? It won’t take up too much of your time.A. ho

问题补充：

Could I have a(n) word with you, Mr. Thomas? It won’t take up too much of your time.

A. honest

B. straight

C. simple

D. brief

答案：

A. honest

B. straight

C. simple

(答案→)D. brief

解析：考查固定词组和形容词辨析。A诚实的；B直的，径直；C简单；D简单，简洁；本题是一个固定词组have a word with sb与某人交谈；句意；我可以和你简单谈谈吗？不会占据你太多的时间的！根据句意说明D正确。