Useful Expressions (B1) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Expressions to do with Agreeing, Disagreeing, Clarifying, and Making Decisions

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I think that Lady Gaga is a great singer. (Disagreement)

Ex: I'm not sure that Lady Gaga is a great singer, because I don't like her music.

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She is so mean to everyone! (Agreement)

Ex: You could be right that she is mean to everyone, because I have heard her say some mean things.

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Do you think that Spain is better than France? (Agreement)

Ex: Absolutely! The food in Spain is much better than in France, among other things.

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Should we go to the movie theater tonight? (Agreement)

Ex: That's a great idea! Do you mind if I invite my mother as well?

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Scientists say that you should eat breakfast in the morning! (Agreement)

Ex: Definitely! It's the most important meal.

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This exhibit at the Prado seems like it could be interesting. Would you like to come? (Agreement)

Ex: Yes, it does sounds interesting, although I don't generally like museums.

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He is the worst president that the United States of America has ever had! (Agreement)

Ex: You have a point there!

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I'm not sure if I'm right, but it seems like he may have died his hair green. (Agreement)

Ex: I think you're right; it looks much greener than it usually is!

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Madrid is the smallest city in all of Europe. (Disagreement)

Ex: I'm not sure that that is true! I think it is one of the biggest.

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Bob has two sisters. (Disagreement)

Ex: I'm not so sure about that! I think he has just one younger brother.

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Everyone likes chocolate! (Disagreement)

Ex: I don't entirely agree. I have a good friend who hates it!

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Barcelona is the best city in Spain.

Ex: You may be right, but I'm not sure. I really like Bilbao.

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What do you mean when you say that her arm was chopped off? (Clarifying)

Ex: What I mean is someone took a knife and chopped it off. Now she has a robot arm.

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I don't quite understand what you're trying to convey when you say that Bob is ugly.

Ex: What I'm trying to say is that I don't find him attractive at all!

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She could have been nicer to me when we spoke on the phone. (Asking for clarification)

Ex: Are you saying that she was rude to you?

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He painted his nails this really nice color, kind of a mix of red and blue. (Asking for clarification)

Ex: Do you mean that they were purple?

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