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2C TELLING TALES
b Work in groups. Discuss the following
Speaking questions with your friends and justify your
opinions. You can use the expressions given
in ‘Exercise a’.
a Read these sentences. Write the numbers under 1 Were the characters in the story lifelike?
each category in the table below.
Why/ Why not? Do you know any people like
1 That’s exactly what I think. them?
2 In my opinion/ view, ... 2 What was the most important theme in the
3 I think/ believe... story? Madness, delusion, or loyalty? Explain
4 Because/ As/ Since... your reasons.
5 Could you please explain why? 3 Where and when did the story take place? Do
6 That’s not entirely/ partly true. you think the setting of the story was clear
7 You are right. and detailed enough? Why/ Why not?
8 Why do you think/ say that? 4 Did you like the end of the story? Why/ Why
9 What are your reasons for saying that? not?
10 Because of/ Due to/ As a result of...
11 I totally/ definitely agree with you.
12 I see what you are saying, but...
13 I’m not sure about that.
14 I think that’s not the same thing at all.
15 Owing to/ Due to the fact that...
16 Sorry, but that’s different.
17 I’m sorry, but I disagree with you about this. * But is usually used after an agreement
18 I see your point, but... phrase to challenge the other person’s
19 I don’t agree with you. opinion.
20 That is a good point, but... e.g. I see your point, but I think we must
check the information shared on
social media.
Asking for
reasons * Because, as, since, due to the fact that
and owing to the fact are used before a
sentence.
Expressing your e.g. We couldn’t arrive on time because/
opinion due to the fact that/ there was
heavy traffic.
Agreeing with * Because of, due to, owing to and as a
someone result of are used before a noun, or
gerund (V+ing).
Disagreeing with e.g. We couldn’t arrive on time because
someone of/ due to/ as a result of/ owing to
the heavy traffic.
Giving reasons
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