Common Everyday Phrases

^{What does 'Absolutely!' mean in a conversation?}

• Strong agreement

• Neutral feeling

• Strong disagreement

^{What's a good response to a suggestion you completely disagree with?}

• I'll think about it.

• Not a chance!

• Great idea!

^{How can 'again, please' be used in a conversation?}

• to politely request repetition

• to say goodbye

^{In what context do we use 'after all'?}

• to introduce a new topic

• to express uncertainty

• to give a reason

^{What does 'all in all' express in a discussion?}

• It highlights a specific point.

• It expresses a summary or conclusion.

^{Pick a situation where 'Absolutely!' would be a good response.}

• A friend asks, 'Do you want to go to the concert with me?' and you respond, 'Absolutely!'

• A colleague asks, 'Do you want to work late tonight?' and you respond, 'Absolutely!'

^{In what situation would you exclaim 'Absolutely not!'?}

• When I'm excited about a proposal.

• When I'm firmly rejecting a request.

^{Match the expressions with what they signify in a conversation:}

• Let me assist you!

• All things considered.

• Indeed.

• Allow me!

• Is that correct?

• All right.

• In summary.

• Am I right?

• Okay!

• As a matter of fact.

^{Match the expressions with what they signify in a conversation:}

• In my opinion.

• Anytime you're ready.

• I'm always here to help.

• Anytime.

• Feeling better?

• Are you on board?

• Are you with us?

• Are you feeling okay?

• Take your time, no rush.

• As far as I'm concerned.

^{In a team meeting, Sam said, 'We should consider everyone's ideas. We are a team, after all!' How does 'after all' change the tone of his statement?}

• It adds justification and softens the tone.

• It adds uncertainty to the tone.