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I was having a great conversation with my manager and then (all of a sudden) a colleague interrupted us
 
quickly and unexpectedly
 
slowly or after a long time
 
including or having many parts
 
lively, energetic, or ‘colorful’
The two politicians argued (back and forth) about the issue for hours.
 
going from one side to the next
 
becoming interested in
 
going in the same direction for a long time
 
making someone talk more
The project deadline is next week. We really have to (start the ball rolling) on it.
 
to get things moving
 
to take a break
 
to decrease in value
 
to make someone talk more
We are (supposed to) come to work on time every day but I always come late.
 
to be expected to do something
 
feeling like you are being attacked about your opinion
 
making someone talk more
 
lively, energetic, or ‘colorful’
Tim became really (defensive) when I asked him why he didn’t like our president.
 
feeling like you are being attacked about your opinion
 
to be expected to do something
 
making someone talk more
 
lively, energetic, or ‘colorful’
Our teacher always asks us (probing) questions to get us to start talking.
 
making someone talk more
 
lively, energetic, or ‘colorful’
 
opposite
 
questions that can’t be answered with “yes” or “no
It’s better to have (dynamic) conversations rather than boring conversations.
 
lively, energetic, or ‘colorful’
 
making someone talk more
 
questions that can’t be answered with “yes” or “no
 
opposite
Many people think success brings happiness but I think the (reverse) is true.
 
opposite
 
making someone talk more
 
lively, energetic, or ‘colorful’
 
questions that can’t be answered with “yes” or “no
I like to ask (open-ended) questions in a conversation to keep it going
 
questions that can’t be answered with “yes” or “no
 
opposite
 
lively, energetic, or ‘colorful’
 
making someone talk more
What do you think (keep a conversation going with someone) is?
to continue a conversation after it starts
What do you think (spark a conversation with someone) is?
to start a conversation
What could be a few good follow up questions to ask someone after they tell you that they’ve lived in New York for 7 years?
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What should you (avoid) doing in a conversation with someone you just met?
 
talking only about yourself
 
making eye contact
 
asking the other person some questions
 
a regular office meeting is delayed
Which below would most likely dazzle someone?
 
a colleague arrives at the office with a luxury car.
 
someone confirms a meeting by email.
 
a regular office meeting is delayed.
 
talking only about yourself
When I ask someone a question in conversation, I often (follow up) with another question on the same topic
 
to ask a specific question based on the person’s reply
 
to keep away or stop oneself from doing something
 
to give an explanation for your actions
 
to discuss an idea in detail
I try to (avoid) conversations with Steve. He only complains about work
 
to keep away or stop oneself from doing something
 
to give an explanation for your actions
 
to give an explanation for your actions
 
to impress or amaze somebody
Tim (justified) being late to the office by saying that there was bad traffic.
 
to give an explanation for your actions
 
used to elicit more information
 
to discuss an idea in detail
 
to impress or amaze somebody
During the meeting, we (explored) some new marketing and advertising ideas.
 
to discuss an idea in detail
 
to give an explanation for your actions
 
to impress or amaze somebody
 
used to elicit more information
The speaker (dazzled) everybody with his funny and crazy travel stories
 
to impress or amaze somebody
 
used to elicit more information
 
to give an explanation for your actions
 
to discuss an idea in detail