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