All the checking/ clarifying phrases below have a mistake, e.g. the wrong function, a missing word or a grammar mistake. Correct all of the phrases below.
Asking for repetition
Pardon me!
One more, please.
Can you repeat that again?
Asking about meaning
I’m afraid but I don’t understand (…)
Sorry, I don’t still understand (…)
What means that?/ What means…?
Is that mean…?
Can you explain a few more about that?/ Can you explain a few more about…?
Can you explain that in another words?
Can you tell an example?/ Can you tell an example of that?/ Can you tell an example of…?
Asking about spelling
What is the spell of that?/ What is the spell of…?
Confirming understanding
Okay, I see now, thanks.
Check your answers as a class or below.
Test each other on the phrases above:
– Read out an incorrect phrase and see if your partner can come up with a correct version. Phrases which are very different are fine as long as they are correct and have the right function.
– Read out the name of a function and help your partner come up with suitable phrases.
What similar functions and phrases can you think of for the language of opinions?
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Suggested answers
Many other phrases with the same functions exist, so ask your teacher if you wrote something different.
Asking for repetition
Pardon?/ Sorry?
Can you say that one more time?/ Can you say that again?/ Can you repeat that?
Can you say that one more time more slowly?/ Can you say that again more slowly?/ Can you repeat that more slowly?
Asking about meaning
I’m afraid I don’t understand (…)
Sorry, I still don’t understand (…)
What does that mean?/ What does… mean?
Do you mean…?/ Does that mean…?
Can you explain a little more about that?/ Can you explain a little more about about…?
Can you explain that another way?/ Can you explain that in other words?
Can you give an example?/ Can you give an example of that?/ Can you give me an example of…?
Asking about spelling
How do you spell that?/ How do you spell…?/ Can you spell that?/ Can you spell… (for me)?
Confirming understanding
Okay, got it now, thanks.
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