English Conversation

32 Practice Makes Perfect English Conversation

5. This chair is comfortable. I could sit here all day.
   a. so c. no wonder
   b. plus d. seems like

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EXERCISE

Circle the most appropriate response to each of the following questions or remarks.

1. Ben never showed up last night.
   a. Well, he hardly ever goes out. c. At least he’s sick.
   b. Come on, let’s go out. d. Actually, he’s a party animal.


2. I don’t think I’ll go to the concert. It’s too expensive.
   a. At least it costs $25. c. So you’re going?
   b. Come on, you have d. I wonder if you have enough money.
   plenty of money.


3. What do you think of the new mayor?
   a. No wonder he is the mayor. c. What about Janice?
   b. I’ll call him. d. At least he shows up at meetings.


4. There’s a lot of traffic on Route 66.
   a. So where are we going? c. Then we’ll get there quickly.
   b. What about Route 95? d. No wonder we like Route 66.


5. So, what do you like about your fraternity?
   a. In the first place, the guys c. I mean, she really likes her sorority.
   are really cool.
   b. Dude, you’re quite the character! d. No wonder you’re in a fraternity.

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EXERCISE

The following statements explain why a friend does not like her apartment. Write in the

words or expressions (e.g., in the first place, not to mention that, in the second place,

plus) that introduce each statement.

I do not like my apartment.

1. , it’s in a terrible location.


2. , it’s way too small.


3. , the kitchen has really old appliances.


4. , there’s a leak in the roof!