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Controlling the conversation
Quiz
Choose the correct answer
The best way to avoid awkward silences and boring conversations is ...
to plan the conversation beforehand
to learn to control the conversation
to read the latest news and be aware of current events
Vocal communication ...
involves the use of touch to impart meaning as in a handshake, a pat on the back, etc
entails alteration words by changing the intonation of one's voice.
includes facial expression, eye movement, posture, and gestures.
Leaning forward in a chair indicates ...
that you are really interested in what is being said.
that you are bored with the conversation.
that you are becoming aggressive.
By using "yes / no" questions ...
you want to find some common topics of interest.
you want to stop the conversation.
you want to know more additional information about your partner.
The say that you are not sure of something, you would say ...
I am in two minds
I have half a mind to do it
I have lost my mind.
“Run that by again” means ...
read again.
repeat again.
rewrite something.
Which phrase can we use to change the subject?
I didn’t catch that.
When I look back on …
What do you take me for?
Which phrase can we use to show doubt?
Oh my gosh!
I am in two minds.
Exactly
Which phrase can we use to ask smb to slow down?
Come to think of it, ….
Um-hmm.
Run that by me again.
The expression “it's beyond me" means ...
“it's impossible for me to understand".
“I don’t want to speak about that anymore.”
“You lied to me and I will never believe you again.”
The phrase ‘Back to square one’ means ...
that you have come to an agreement.
that you have moved to the next point.
that you have not succeeded in what you were trying to do, and so you have to start again.
The phrase ‘It beats me!’ is used ...
to express surprise at smth that you find difficult to understand.
to make an unexpected announcement.
to dispute a decision which has already been made.
The expression “pigs might fly” means ...
disbelief and great doubt.
moving to another subject of conversation.
final agreement after a long dispute.
She hoped that her question might catch him off ...
defence
aback
guard
His reaction took me ... surprise.
at
by
in
I am __________ two minds about choosing an optional subject.