Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1..............., the new logo is clearer than the old one.
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"In my opinion" introduces your view when it is your turn to speak.
2............... before we decide on the date?
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"Can I just say something" is a polite way to ask for a turn while someone else is speaking.
3Anna, ............... and ask your question now.
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"Go ahead" invites another person to speak or continue.
4..............., but the client is waiting outside.
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"Sorry to interrupt" is used when you enter before another speaker has finished.
5..............., Marco, about the new plan?
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"What do you think" invites another speaker to give an opinion.
6Please ............... before you comment.
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"Let me finish" asks others to wait until you have completed your point.
7That's all from my team; ..............., Priya.
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"Over to you" passes the speaking turn to another person.
8............... that room 204 has a projector.
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"I'd like to add" signals that you want to contribute another related point.
9..............., but I still think the price is too high.
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"I see your point" shows you understand someone else's idea before you respond.
10After Ravi finishes, ..............., Maya.
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"Then it's your turn" tells someone when they should speak next.
11That story was funny; ..............., we need to finish the report.
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"Anyway" helps return to the main point after a side comment.
12............... with some information about the budget?
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"Can I come in here" politely asks to join the discussion and take a turn.
Answers
- In my opinion , the new logo is clearer than the old one.
- Can I just say something before we decide on the date?
- Anna, Go ahead and ask your question now.
- Sorry to interrupt , but the client is waiting outside.
- What do you think , Marco, about the new plan?
- Please Let me finish before you comment.
- That’s all from my team; Over to you , Priya.
- I’d like to add that room 204 has a projector.
- I see your point , but I still think the price is too high.
- After Ravi finishes, Then it’s your turn , Maya.
- That story was funny; Anyway , we need to finish the report.
- Can I come in here with some information about the budget?
