Key sentences

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Key sentences

What do you say when you meet somebody?

1. Very well.
2. How was your journey?
3. Lovely to meet you.
4. I love you.

What do you say when you want to end a conversation?

1. Shut up.
2. Really? So, what was she doing?
3. Do you need that book?
4. Sorry, I better get going.

What do you say when you want to book a table in a restaurant?

1. Could I book a table for tonight?
2. I am hungry.
3. Is that chair taken?
4. I made a reservation.

What do you say when you want to make an arrangement?

1. I'm busy tonight.
2. Fancy going for a walk tomorrow?
3. I'll email you the directions.
4. See you tomorrow.

How do you show interest in a conversation?

1. Really? What did she say?
2. I better get going.
3. Listen, I'm not interested.
4. See you tomorrow.

What do you say if you don't understand an explanation?

1. OK, I got it.
2. What do you mean?
3. I see.
4. Does that make sense?

What do you say when you want to make a complaint?

1. Oh dear!
2. Can I offer you a refund?
3. I don't want to make a fuss but there's a hair in my soup.
4. I lost the receipt.

How do you make an apology?

1. I wanted to say sorry for...!
2. Apology accepted.
3. What's wrong with you?
4. You hurt my feelings.

How do you accept an apology?

1. I'm sorry I'm late.
2. I really regret it.
3. Let's forget about it.
4. You hurt my feelings.

Which sentence is NOT an apology?

1. I'm sorry I'm late.
2. I really regret it.
3. I didn't mean it.
4. Don't worry.

How can you show sympathy?

1. It's not that bad.
2. Call me if you need anything.
3. It's not the end of the world.
4. Get over it.

What's the best expression?

1. Good job!
2. Bless you!
3. Hang on a minute!
4. Hurry up!

What's the best expression?

1. Bless you!
2. Cheers!
3. Oh my God!
4. Please!

What's the best expression?

1. Bless you!
2. Hang on!
3. Cheers!
4. I'm sorry!

What's the best expression?

1. Hurry up!
2. Take it easy!
3. You're welcome!
4. I'm sorry!

What's the best expression?

1. Cheers!
2. Take it easy!
3. Please!
4. Good job!

Which expression CAN'T I use to greet somebody?

1. Hi, Ruya!
2. Good morning, sunshine!
3. Have a good flight, Ashley!
4. Nice to see you again.

Which expression CAN'T I use to ask permission?

1. Can I take this apple?
2. What is this song about?
3. Could I borrow your book, please?
4. May I go to the toilet?

Which expression CAN'T I use to invite somebody?

1. Please come to my party tomorrow.
2. Would you like to go to the gym?
3. Where's the Lake Garden, please?
4. Can you come?

Which expression CAN'T I use to congratulate?

1. Well done, Kader.
2. Please tell Edanur I can't come.
3. Keep up the good work, Ebru.
4. Terrific!

Someone sneezes. What do you say?

Somebody's just going to start eating. What do you say?

Someone thanks you for something. What do you say?

Your friend is ill. What do you say?

A friend has just had a baby. What do you say?

It’s a friend’s birthday. What do you say?

A friend is leaving for the airport. What do you say?

A friend offers to give you a lift home. What do you say?

You’re late for a meeting. What do you say?

You’ve just finished chatting to a friend. What do you say?