English Conversation

44 Practice Makes Perfect English Conversation

4. Fancy meeting you here.
   a. Yes, what a coincidence. c. Yes, it’s a fancy restaurant.
   b. I haven’t seen him for ages. d. It’s a run-of-the-mill restaurant.


5. It was great to see you again.
   a. I’ll catch up with you. c. Try to catch up.
   b. Be sure to keep in touch. d. You’re getting ahead of yourself.

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EXERCISE

Match each remark in the first column with all of the appropriate responses from the second

column.

1. That was great service. a. I have my fingers crossed!


2. What’s up? b. I try!


3. This top is so trendy. c. I’ll catch up with him later.


4. I have a feeling she’s pregnant. d. I’ll keep in touch.


5. Let’s get together soon. e. Let me know how it goes.


6. I have a little extra money. f. Let’s splurge!


7. You can get a coupon online. g. No way!


8. He’s on the job now. h. Not much.


9. I’m pumped up about my date. i. Thanks for the tip.


10. Do you think he’ll be there? j. Try it on!

k. Wow!

l. I have a feeling he will.

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EXERCISE

Supply the following information in complete sentences. Ask an English-speaking friend to

check your answers.

1. Write three things you used to do but don’t do anymore.