To test your new-found knowledge here are some sentences to practice with. Fill in the blank! A) I can't afford this purse! It I won't be able to pay my rent! B) His birthday was supposed to be a surprise! I can't believe you
Explanation: You can tell the speaker is bitter because they are lamenting their current circumstance. Also the use of the phrase "be reduced to" implies that they are not in a good position.