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What phrase should you use to express appreciation when someone helps with your luggage?
What phrase should you use to express appreciation when someone helps with your luggage?
What is an appropriate response when someone thanks you for holding the door?
What is an appropriate response when someone thanks you for holding the door?
Which phrase indicates that a request was not an inconvenience?
Which phrase indicates that a request was not an inconvenience?
How should you respond when someone thanks you for picking them up?
How should you respond when someone thanks you for picking them up?
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What is a polite way to acknowledge advice given to someone?
What is a polite way to acknowledge advice given to someone?
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What phrase would an American likely use to ask about someone's well-being in a casual way?
What phrase would an American likely use to ask about someone's well-being in a casual way?
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Which phrase indicates that someone is experiencing difficulties or feeling unwell?
Which phrase indicates that someone is experiencing difficulties or feeling unwell?
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What phrase would you use to express a strong farewell while planning to meet again?
What phrase would you use to express a strong farewell while planning to meet again?
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What would be an appropriate way to start a conversation about the weather?
What would be an appropriate way to start a conversation about the weather?
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Which phrase should you use when you want to leave but want to be polite?
Which phrase should you use when you want to leave but want to be polite?
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How would you ask someone to assist you politely?
How would you ask someone to assist you politely?
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What does 'I should get going' indicate?
What does 'I should get going' indicate?
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What does the phrase 'How have you been?' suggest?
What does the phrase 'How have you been?' suggest?
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Which phrase should you use if you didn't hear someone?
Which phrase should you use if you didn't hear someone?
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What would be an appropriate response if someone asks how your weekend was?
What would be an appropriate response if someone asks how your weekend was?
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What phrase would you use if you wish someone a good day?
What phrase would you use if you wish someone a good day?
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What does saying 'Can't complain' typically imply?
What does saying 'Can't complain' typically imply?
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When would you typically use the phrase 'Long time no see'?
When would you typically use the phrase 'Long time no see'?
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If you wanted clarification from someone, which phrase would be most appropriate?
If you wanted clarification from someone, which phrase would be most appropriate?
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Which phrase would you use to ask for clarification on a term you don't understand?
Which phrase would you use to ask for clarification on a term you don't understand?
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What is the correct way to express a positive opinion about someone's language learning?
What is the correct way to express a positive opinion about someone's language learning?
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Which phrase politely asks someone for permission?
Which phrase politely asks someone for permission?
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How can you politely express disinterest in a topic?
How can you politely express disinterest in a topic?
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Which phrase is suitable for conveying agreement with someone?
Which phrase is suitable for conveying agreement with someone?
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What phrase would you use to express uncertainty about an idea?
What phrase would you use to express uncertainty about an idea?
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Which phrase should you use to congratulate someone on their achievement?
Which phrase should you use to congratulate someone on their achievement?
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How would you express that you're happy for someone's success?
How would you express that you're happy for someone's success?
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Which phrase is best used to ask someone their opinion on a current event?
Which phrase is best used to ask someone their opinion on a current event?
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What is a formal way to express an apology?
What is a formal way to express an apology?
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Which phrase can be used to get someone's attention without apologizing?
Which phrase can be used to get someone's attention without apologizing?
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When you want to know how to write a word, which phrase is appropriate to use?
When you want to know how to write a word, which phrase is appropriate to use?
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What phrase is used to indicate a preference between two options?
What phrase is used to indicate a preference between two options?
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Which phrase effectively expresses excitement about an upcoming event?
Which phrase effectively expresses excitement about an upcoming event?
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Study Notes
Common English Phrases
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Greetings & Small Talk:
- "How's it going?" - Casual way to ask how someone is.
- "Hey, what's up?" - Informal way to ask how someone is.
- "Not bad, thanks." - Common response to "How's it going?"
- "Not so great." - Expressing difficulties or feeling unwell.
- "How are things?" - Similar to "How are you?"
- "Could be better." - Indicates something is not as good as it could be, expresses hope for improvement.
- "Can't complain." - Means there's nothing really wrong.
- "How's life?" / "How's life treating you?" - More personal way to ask how someone is doing.
- "Long time no see." - Say this when you haven't seen someone in a while.
- "How have you been?" - Asking how someone is doing after a break in conversation.
- "How was your weekend?" / "How was your vacation?" - Showing interest in someone's life.
- "What have you been up to lately?" - Asking what someone has been doing since last speaking.
- "Beautiful weather, isn't it?" - Common way to start conversation, related to weather.
- "Great day, isn't it?" - Similar to above.
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Saying Goodbye:
- "See you later." - Common way to say goodbye if you plan to see the person again.
- "Talk to you later." - Saying goodbye on the phone.
- "Catch you later." - Similar to "See you later."
- "Take care." - Warm, polite, and sincere way to say goodbye.
- "Have a nice day." / "Have a good one." - Universal way to wish someone a good day.
- "Have a great day." / "Have a lovely day." - More enthusiastic ways to wish someone a good day.
- "Thanks for stopping by."
- "I should get going." / "I've got to get going." - Expressing readiness to depart.
- "It was nice seeing you." - Polite way to end a meeting or leave a party.
- "Let's stay in touch."
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Seeking Clarification/Help:
- "Could you please help me?" - Polite way to ask for assistance.
- "Could you do me a favor?" - Asking someone to do a kind action to help you.
- "Can you do me a favor?" - Informal variation of above.
- "Could you repeat that?" - Asking someone to repeat what they said.
- "I'm sorry, I didn't catch that." - Polite way to indicate misunderstanding.
- "Could you speak more slowly?" - Helpful when someone is speaking too quickly.
- "What does [word/phrase] mean?" - Asking the meaning of a word/phrase.
- "How do you spell [word]?" - Asking how a word is spelled.
- "I'm not sure I understand." - Politely indicating confusion.
- "Can you explain it differently?"
- "I don't get it." - Indicates inability to understand something.
- "Can you give me an example?" - Asking for an example to clarify meaning.
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Asking for Preferences/Opinions:
- "What do you think about [topic]?" - Asking for someone's opinion.
- "Do you prefer [option A] or [option B]?" - Finding out someone's preference.
- "How do you feel about [topic]?"
- "Would you rather [option 1] or [option 2]?"
- "Do you mind if I [action]?" - Politely asking permission.
- "Would you mind [action]?" - More polite variation.
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Expressing Agreement/Disagreement:
- "I think it's great." - Expressing positive opinion.
- "That's lit/sick." - Informal ways to express positive opinions.
- "I totally agree." / "I feel the same way." - Expressing strong agreement.
- "I'm not so sure about that." / "I'm not sure about that." - Expressing doubt in a polite way.
- "In my opinion..." - Introducing one's opinion.
- "It's not my thing." - Politely expressing dislike.
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Congratulations/Appreciation:
- "Happy birthday!" - Greeting for birthdays.
- "Congratulations!" - Greeting for achievements.
- "I'm so happy for you." - Congratulating someone.
- "That's so kind of you." - Show appreciation.
- "That sounds amazing." - Express excitement.
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Apologies & Gratitude:
- "I'm sorry." - Universal apology.
- "My apologies." - Formal apology.
- "Excuse me." - To get attention.
- "Pardon me" - Polite way to ask someone to repeat something or excuse oneself.
- "Sorry to bother you." - Polite way to ask for favor/information.
- "Thank you so much." - Expressing gratitude.
- "I really appreciate it."
- "No problem." - Indicating willingness to help, response to "thank you."
- "You're welcome." - Responding to thanks.
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Test your knowledge of common English phrases used in greetings and small talk. This quiz will cover informal inquiries about well-being and techniques for engaging in casual conversation. Perfect for learners wanting to enhance their everyday English communication skills.
