Question-Response

A: Hi, Grace,____________?

B: Not bad. What about you?

A: Can't complain.

• how's your family

• how do you do

• how are you doing

• are you getting on very well

A: I haven't seen you for a long time. What have you been doing?

B: __________________________.

• I have just returned from my official trip.

• I have been a biologist.

• I have gone out of time.

• I haven't noticed you either.

A: Would you care for another cup of coffee?

B: _________________________.

• But Moccona is the best coffee I've ever tested.

• I liked iced coffee.

• Yes, please. Tea's not good for me.

• It's true. Coffee keeps me awake.

A: _______________________

B: Sure, that sounds like fun. Thanks for asking.

• Let's do this homework together.

• Would you like to have lunch with me today?

• Do you feel like going to that new pub tonight?

• Would it be possible for you to attend the board meeting tomorrow?

A: How do you find your new job?

B: _________________________________

• I'm finding it in the newspaper.

• It's very challenging, but also tiring.

• It took me many days to find it.

• My friend told me about it.

Your friend is complaining about the traffic jam in Bangkok. You also agree with her that the traffic in Bangkok is terrible. What would you say?

• I'm afraid I agree a lot.

• That's believable.

• That's agreeable.

• I couldn't agree more.

A: I'm sorry to trouble you, but would you mind asking your son not to throw stones at my cat?

B: ________________________________

• I most certainly didn't.

• I most certainly will.

• Certainly he has.

• Are you certain he will?

A: ________________________________

B: Thanks. I've already got three other guys. But thanks for offering.

• Do you want some sandwiches?

• Would you like to go to Pattaya with me?

• Do you need help moving this weekend?

• Shall I bring you a cup of coffee?

A: Would you mind if I opened the window?

B: ____________________________

• Yes, go ahead.

• Yes, I wouldn't mind.

• No, please do.

• No, I would.

A: I know public speaking is something you're not comfortable with, but you did it!

B: ________________________________

• Thank you so much. It feels great coming from you.

• Come on. Be sincere.

• Thanks very much. I'm so proud pf myself.

• Do you think so? I still need to keep trying harder.