Checking Understanding 3

What should you say if you don't understand what your friend said?

• Yes, I do

• I'm sorry, what do you mean?

• I know what you mean

• I'm with you

Lugo : Sorry to bother you

Etar: It’s Okay. What’s up?

Lugo : Can you tell me how to answer these questions?

Etar: Let me see. First, you must read the text. Then, you read the questions, and focus on the paragraph. _____

• Are you with me?

• Can I help you?

• Am I in?

• Do you help me?

Joshua : Hi Martha. Are you busy?

Martha : No, I am not. What is it?

Joshua : Look at this exercise. _________?

Martha : No, I don't. Let's ask Mrs. Tania.

• Do you understand it?

• How are you?

• Can I help you?

• Can I ask you a question?

The best response for the following dialogue is .....

Angel : Do you get what I mean?

Andrew : ______. Could you repeat?

• I am sorry to hear that.

• I am doing good.

• I'm sorry, I don't understand.

• I am glad to meet you.

The following sentence are Expressions of Checking for Understanding. EXCEPT.....................

• Do you know what I mean?

• Do you know what I am saying?

• Any questions?

• What do you mean by saying that?

Mother : Dear, can you help me to cook fish?

Tiara: Yes, Mom

Mother : Will you buy me some fish in the market, first?

Tiara : Okay, Mom. I will go there by a motorcycle

Mother : All right. And please don’t forget to buy ginger at Mak Sumi’s shop. Do you know what I mean, dear?

Tiara : I don’t quite follow you Mom.

Mother : please don’t forget to buy ginger at Mak Sumi’s shop Okay, becareful dear.

Tiara : thank you Mom. I’ll go now.

How many persons are there in the dialogue ?

• one

• two

• three

• four

The following sentences that show expressions of response indicating misunderstanding

• Do you get my point?

• Ok, I got what you mean.

• Again, please.

• What was that again?

• What did you say?

"I know what you mean" indicates that ...

• Someone doesn't understand you

• Someone understands you

• Someone is asking to know you

• Someone doesn't know you

You say.............................if you Ask for Clarification. (meminta penjelasan)

• Really?

• I get it

• Let me explain...

• Any questions?

The following sentences that show expressions of response indicating understanding

• I understand.

• Do you get my point?

• I don't get it.

• I'm with you.

• Again, please.