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What's your name? My name is Robert.You can call me Bob What is this? That's a pencil What is that? It's a desk. How do you say it in English? Eraser. How do you spell it? E-R-A-S-E-R. Please say it again. All right. Please speak more slowly. OK.list

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A: What can I do for you? B: I need to know what time the library closes. A: The library will be closing at six. B: Does it close at six every day? A: No, it doesnt. B: Are you guys open on Saturdays? A: Yes, were open on Saturdays. B: What time does

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A: What can I help you with today? B: When does the library close? A: The library closes at six oclock. B: Does it close at that time every day? A: Not always. B: Is the library open on Saturdays? A: Yes. B: What time do you open and close on Saturda

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Tag questions are used when seeking confirmation of what one believes to be true. They restate, in question form, the previously spoken sentence. For example, He is an engineer. Isn't he? (Positive statement, negative tag) They're not from Colorado.

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Senum: Hey, Brett, how are you? Brett: Pretty good, how are you? Senum: Good, thank you. Brett: Hey, do you want to play a game? Senum: Sure. What sort of game? Brett: Let's play 20 questions. Senum: OK, go ahead. Brett: OK, who am I thinking about?

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A: Will they send me a form telling me that I have been granted unemployment? B: A Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter will be sent to you. A: What information will be in that letter? B: The Award Letter will inform you as to how much you w

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A: Will I get notification that I qualify for unemployment? B: The Employment Development Office will send you a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter. A: What is contained in that letter? B: In addition to telling you how much you will recei

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A: After I am accepted for unemployment benefits, what will happen next? B: You will receive a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter. A: What will that tell me? B: The Award Letter will tell you how much you will receive weekly. A: Are there

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When does Ronald eat breakfast? He eats breakfast in the morning. What does he eat for breakfast? He eats ham and eggs. What does he drink for breakfast? He drinks coffee. Where does he eat breakfast? He eats breakfast at home. Who makes breakfast fo

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