Communication - 1 Flashcards
coherent arguments
when you create a presentation, you want to make sure that you give coherent arguments for or against an idea. Coherent means that your arguments are clear and logical. you can use a range of expressions that will help you develop coherent arguments
they set outtheir argument clearly
they have stated their argument very clearly
there is evidence both for and against this proposal
the evidence for the proposal is very strong
the evidence against this argument is potentially very week
after an analysis of the facts, we’ve come to this conclusion.
our analysis shows that there is more work to be done.
the analysis suggests that this would be a mistake.
in the final analysis, we cannot recommend this proposal.
we can refute the argument that this proposal is too expensive.
we can confirm that the costs are similar to expectations.
we question the need to spend so much money
supposed to and meant to
Supposed to and meant to have several meanings
We often use them for something that was arranged or expected but didn’t happen:
He was supposed to call me yesterday. (= I expected him to phone but he didn’t)
Where are the keys? They were supposed to have been left on my desk.
Where are you? I meant to be here half an hour ago. (When using I, we often do not use was.)
We also use supposed to / meant to for things we should or shouldn’t do. We often use it when people “break the rules” or do things we think are wrong:
You can’t go in there. You‘re meant to wait outside.
shh! We aren’t supposed to talk in the library
but supposed / meant to can also describe a general belief
try their lamb curry. It’s supposed to be really good.
You should take the train. It’s meant to be less stressful than flying.
Comment adverbs
We can use comment adverbs to show the speaker’s opinion of an action. The comment adverb can either be at the front of a sentence or in a mid position, before the main verb.
Fortunately, he found his phone
She allegedly stole some money from the company.
I stupidly left my keys in the door.
Controversially, the company refused to pay the fine.
You were clearly doing the right thing.
Some common comment adverbs:
actually, allegedly, apparently, certainly, clearly, controversially, definitely, ironically, literally, luckily, obviously, officially, naturally, reportedly, simply, unfortunately, unquestionably
Resignation
<p><strong>Resignation</strong></p>
<p>I’ve had enough of<strong>...</strong></p>
<p>I’m sick of...</p>
<p>There’s nothing I can do about...</p>
<p>It’s pointless / useless...</p>
<p>It won’t make any difference...</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
Reluctance
<p><strong>Reluctance</strong></p>
<p>I’d like to but...</p>
<p>I’ll see what I can do...</p>
<p>I can’t promise but...</p>
<p>I don’t know if I can...</p>
<p>I’m not sure I can...</p>
Useful Expressions
<p><strong>Useful Expressions</strong></p>
<p>get along: to have a good relationship with someone</p>
<p>get on each other's nerves: to be annoying to each other</p>
<p>get-rich-quick: to earn much on small investments</p>
<p>high-tech: technologically advanced</p>
<p>identical twin: a sibling born at the same time who looks almost exactly the same</p>
<p>sick of: angry or bored with something that has been happening for a long time</p>
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Communication
<p>I’d like to but...</p>
<p>I’ll see what I can do...</p>
<p>I can’t promise but...</p>
<p>I don’t know if I can...</p>
<p>I’m not sure I can...</p>
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