English Conversation

90 Practice Makes Perfect English Conversation

3. Can I count on you?
   a. Of course, I am sick and tired. c. Of course, I am always there for you.
   b. Of course, I don’t have a clue. d. Of course, I am on your case.


4. Do you mind if I sit here?
   a. Of course not, go right ahead. c. Of course not, you may not sit there.
   b. Of course, go right ahead. d. Of course, I’m sick and tired.


5. Can I cry on your shoulder?
   a. Of course. I’m on your case. c. Of course. I’ll take it out on you.
   b. Of course. What’s the matter? d. Of course. I’m out to get you.

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EXERCISE

Write a question or remark for each of the following responses. Ask an English-speaking

friend to check your work.

1.

Yes, it works for me.

2.

She doesn’t lift a finger.

3.

Yes, he’s really on my case.

4.

Yes, they’re always there for me.

5.

No, I don’t mind.

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EXERCISE

Match the words or expressions in the first column with those in the second column that

have a similar meaning. Note: There may be more than one match for each expression.

1. hardly a. a lot of


2. so b. besides


3. the get-go c. every now and then


4. so many d. every so often


5. plus e. for a start