I just returned from the grocery store. I saw Melvin in the parking lot. He was loading cartons into his trunk. I ate at the deli. Sara was there too. Then I went to the bank.

Last night I watched a comedy show. It was really funny. I liked it better than the one that came on just before it. The show has a new beginning now. It seems longer than the old one. I don’t really know, but it was really funny to see the

You’ve been doing some things lately that really bother me. Do you have some time to talk to me today?

In the middle of a conversation, it’s important that your comments relate to what the speaker is saying.

I really don’t want to fi ght about this, but you’re being so unreasonable!

Hold on a minute there, Myra. Nobody asked you for your opinion.

I know it was last week that I went to the state fair. I know it because it was after I talked to you on the phone. The weather was nice, and the exhibits were interesting. I went to the state fair last year too. Have you ever gone to the s

Your ability to learn is improved when you use good listening skills.

Listening is just as important as speaking.

How many of you have had this same experience?

I just got back from doing errands. I’m exhausted. I went to the grocery store, ate at the deli, and then went to the bank. I like to get out and get things done, but sometimes it really wears me out.

Don’t ask him. He never knows what he’s talking about.

I think that was a pretty stupid remark.