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 Some words/phrases in English
that can be used to get others’
attention are following

ASKING FOR ATTENTION RESPONSES

Attention, please! Yes, sir/ma’am
May I have your Yes/Sure
attention, please
Excuse me! OK
Sorry to bother you/ No problem, it’s
Sorry to interrupt you fine
Listen! Yes
Look!
Complete the dialog using
approriate expessions as
provided in the box

✿ Can you help me

✿ Thank you so much
✿ I’m afraid
✿ Sorry to bother you
✿ What’s the matter
Mel : Hi, Val
Val : Hi, Mel
Mel : Where have you been?
Val : I was at the library.
Mel : I see. Well, 1) ..... , but I need your
help.
Val : It’s ok Mel. 2) ..... ?
Mel : Do you know that we will have a
Math test next week?
Val : Yeah, I know that. What about it?
Mel :You know, I’m not good at Math. 3)
..... I can’t get a good grade.
Val : I see. I think you need to study hard
then.
Mel : So, 4) ..... ? Maybe we can study
together.
Val : Oh sure, Mel. We can study together.
You can come to my house
next Sunday if you want.
Mel : oh really? 5) ..... , Val. Sure. I will.
Val : You are welcome Mel. I have to go
now. see you later.
 Make dialogs about getting
someone’s attention based on the
situation below.
1. A teacher is about to start a lesson.
2. You interrupt your friend who is
reading a book. You ask him/her for
help.
3. In a loud and busy class, you want to
make an announcement to the class.
4. You interrupt your mother who is
cooking. You ask for her permission to
go out with your friends.
 A teacher is about to start a lesson.

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