ICELT – Speaking

Neighbourhood issues

Name: ____________________________________________________________ Date: 21/09/2018

1) There is an incorrect word in each column. Risk it out and write it in the correct place.

To my mind, … I couldn’t agree more.

In my opinion, … I think so.
I would say that… I totally agree.
It seems to me that… Definitely.
Umm, I’m not sure about that… I don’t mean to intrude, but…

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I don’t think we see eye to eye on it. I (strongly) believe that…

I agree up to a point, but… Can I add something here?
I don’t think so. Is it ok if I jump in for a second?
I see your point, but… Sorry to interrupt, but…
You’re right, that’s a good point… Before you go on, I’d like to say something…

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2) What do you use the expressions above for? Write the headings below in the correct
column.

Interrupting Agreeing Giving opinion Disagreeing

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