English Conversation

Making a case or arguing a point 111

7. You have the flu. , you should go home.
   a. Still c. Obviously
   b. So far d. Total


8. You paid $200 for a pair of shoes?!
   a. Just sayin’... c. I mean
   b. Yikes d. Squat

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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. pro a. almost never


2. plus b. almost not at all


3. so far c. because


4. since d. besides


5. hardly e. complete


6. zero f. completely


7. total g. unfriendliness


8. hardly ever h. expert


9. friction i. furthermore


10. good grief j. in addition


11. still k. it’s just a suggestion


12. inside out l. not exactly


13. just sayin’... m. of course


14. obviously n. on the other hand

o. positive characteristic

p. squat

q. until now

r. what’s more

s. yikes