English Conversation

108 Practice Makes Perfect English Conversation

Go along with

To go along with means to accept an idea or decision.

I really don’t agree with some of these rules, but I will go along with whatever the

majority decides.

Handle

To handle means to do whatever necessary to perform a duty in a satisfactory way.

The job is hard, but I think she can handle it.

To handle can also mean to touch.

Please do not handle the merchandise.

Had better

Had better indicates a warning and implies that if something isn’t done, there will be negative

consequences. It is usually used in the form of a contraction.

They’d better arrive on time. [Otherwise, they’ll miss the bus.]

I’d better not go out tonight. [I have a test tomorrow that I need to study for.]

You’d better not tell anyone my secret. [If you do, I’ll be very angry.]

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EXERCISE

Fill in each blank with the word or expression (e.g., in the first place, in the second place,

plus, in addition) that best organizes a convincing argument.

1. Man, I’m not going to see that movie.
   a. , it’s a chick flick.
   b. , it’s starring Myra Delgado.
   c. , it lasts two and a half hours!


2. Girl, I can’t wait to see that movie.
   a. , it’s a chick flick.
   b. , it’s starring Myra Delgado.
   c. , it lasts two and a half hours!


3. This is a house you should consider buying.
   a. , it’s in a fantastic location.
   b. , it’s in a great school district.
   c. , it has four bedrooms and four bathrooms all on one floor.
   d. , the kitchen has been completely updated.
   e. , the backyard is private, and there is room for a
   swimming pool.