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English 14 Public

Speak vs Talk: choose the best option for each sentence.

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#speaking #talking #speak vs talk

I need to ____________to you about your work efficiency. Could you come to my office, please?

speak

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My teacher _________ so fast that I can hardly understand her.

speaks

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On the phone: May I __________ to Alan, please?

speak

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On the phone: Who’s __________?

speaking

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Each time we meet, we _________for hours about trifles.

talk

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I only get subjective answers when I _________to myself.

talk

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After the accident, he had to learn to ___________ again.

talk

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Talk/speak _________ somebody about something. (preposition?)

to / with (--> somewhat formal)

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Expression: Stop ___________ nonsense! You are wasting my time.

talking

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Phrasal verb: I tried to __________ him out of this but he did it anyway.

talk

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Expression: Look who’s ___________! The one who is always late.

talking

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Idiom: When it comes to TV shows, Mary and Collin don’t ________the same language

speak/talk (speak--> more common)

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Idiom: Be honest for once in your life and ________your mind.

speak

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Idiom: Her success as a dancer __________ for itself.

speaks

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