Splendid Expressions
DAY 2: COMMUNICATION
Step 1: Learn
Question 1 |
I think you've missed the ......... We can't carry on ignoring the situation. We need to take action.
point | |
issue | |
fact |
Question 1 Explanation:
Well done! If you 'miss the point' you don't understand or appreciate an important issue.
Question 2 |
I got off on the wrong ........ with one of my new colleagues at the office party. I complained to him about smoking at the dinner table.
leg | |
hand | |
foot |
Question 2 Explanation:
Well done! If you 'get off on the wrong foot' with someone you make a bad start to a relationship.
Question 3 |
Do you think you could put in a good ........ for me where you work? I'm thinking of applying for the clerical job there.
word | |
statement | |
message |
Question 3 Explanation:
Well done! If you 'put in a good word' for someone you recommend or say something positive about them.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 2: Remember
Question 1 |
I ........ the point of his argument completely. Did you understand what he was getting at?
lost | |
missed | |
confused |
Question 1 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to miss the point'.
Question 2 |
Try not to get ........ on the wrong foot with my family. For example, stay off the subject of politics!
off | |
away | |
in |
Question 2 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done. The phrase is 'to get off on the wrong foot'.
Question 3 |
It's quite embarassing really. Steve asked me to ........ in a good word for him but I don't think he could do the job.
put | |
let | |
give |
Question 3 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to put in a good word for someone'.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 3: Personalise
- Can you remember the last time you were having a discussion and someone missed the point?
- Have you ever got off on the wrong foot with someone?
- If you were putting in a good word for your best friend, what things could you say about him or her?
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