10. What might be too direct or rude to say if you do not agree with the speaker?
A: I can see what you mean, but that is not always true because ...
B: I don't think you can get such a conclusion by this research.
C: You were doing great in making this survey, but I am not very sure if this topic is supported with evidence.
D: I like your topic, but I am afraid that there was a flaw in your research design that made you unable to obtain valid results.
A: I can see what you mean, but that is not always true because ...
B: I don't think you can get such a conclusion by this research.
C: You were doing great in making this survey, but I am not very sure if this topic is supported with evidence.
D: I like your topic, but I am afraid that there was a flaw in your research design that made you unable to obtain valid results.
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- I don't think I can come to the concert. A: What time will you arrive B: Are you sure you can't C: Do you think you can
- What do you say if you want to state that you understand something? A: I get your point. B: I must say it's not something I know very much about. C: I don't know what you are talking about. D: I can't follow you.
- Which of the following is not the way we ask for explanation or clarification? A: What do you mean by …? B: I am sorry. I don’t understand what … means. C: I am sorry, I am not sure I understand what you mean. Do you mean…? D: Repeat, please.
- I am preparing for a speech. What topic ______ A: do you think I should choose B: you think I should choose C: do you think should I choose D: do you think I should have chosen
- _____ I can see what you mean, even though I don’t share your point of view.