Clarifying Words

Which is the correct expression to ask for repetition?

• I’m afraid I don’t quite understand.

• Sorry , but are you saying __?

• I’m sorry. I don’t get it.

• Could you run that by me one more time?

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which is the correct phrase for for giving clarification?

• Could you say that again?

• Could you run that by me one more time?

• What I mean is...

• Can you repeat that please?

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Complete the sentence with correct answer.

When you don't understand something, you can say '_____________________'

• What?

• Pardons?

• Pardon?

• Pardonned?

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CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

When you don't understand something, you can say _____________?

• Excuse?

• Excuse me?

• Excuse you?

• Please excuse.

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CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

What is the right expression to interrupt?

• What do you mean by that?

• Could I add something?

• Perhaps we could....

• Do you have anything to add?

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which phrase is used to make sure others have understood you?

• Could you say that again?

• Have I made everything clear?

• Would you mind repeating that for me again?

• I didn’t catch that. Could you run it by me one more time?

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Choose the correct sentence phrase used to rephrase or to double check.

• Let me see if I’ve understood you correctly. You mean...

• Could you clarify what you meant by that?

• Could you be more specific?

• Could I get a little more clarification on that matter?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The purpose of clarification is to

• Ensure that the listener' are listening and following the conversation

• Ensure that the information said by the speakers are the truth

• Ensure that the listeners' are giving their fullest attention to what are being said

• Ensure that the information said by the speakers' are correct and to reducing misunderstanding.

Which of the following is an example of asking for clarification?

• Can you please tell more about it?

• Are you sure?

• I don't get what you are trying to say.

• I agree with you.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which is the correct sentence for asking for clarification?

• I didn't catch that. Could you please repeat?

• You are not making any sense.

• I think it is out of the question.

• Say what?

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6