Understanding Language Gambits, CVE-2

What is the main purpose of using language gambits?

• To avoid difficult questions

• To keep conversations engaging

• To ask "why" questions

• To criticize the other speaker

According to the text, how do language gambits help in a conversation?

• They help you ask more questions.

• They allow you to express your own opinion.

• They make you seem uninterested.

• They help you appear attentive.

What type of questions does the text suggest avoiding when practicing language gambits?

• "How" questions

• "Where" questions

• "Why" questions

• "When" questions

In conversation 1, what does John compliment?

• Tim's house

• Tim's clothes

• Tim's car

• Tim's shoes

In conversation 2, why doesn't John enjoy spicy food?

• He is allergic to it.

• He thinks it ruins the meal.

• He finds it too bland.

• He doesn't explain.

What does John say about TV in conversation 3?

• He never watches it anymore.

• He watches TV regularly.

• He uses it to follow the news.

• He prefers to watch movies on TV.

According to conversation 4, what is John's current view on TV?

• He loves watching TV shows.

• He feels TV is outdated.

• He thinks TV is still relevant.

• He watches TV every day.

In conversation 5, when does John wake up early?

• Every day

• Only when he's busy

• On weekends

• He never wakes up early

In all the conversations, how does Tim generally respond to John's comments?

• With disinterest

• By asking "why" questions

• By using language gambits

• By agreeing with John immediately

What is the key takeaway from the text about using language gambits in conversation?

• They are mainly for avoiding conversations.

• They help keep conversations smooth and lively.

• They are used to end conversations quickly.

• They should replace all questions in a conversation.