English for everyday activities Flashcards
You use basically when you are referring to the main or most important point or feature of a situation
> ‘Why did Anne decide not to marry Jim?’
‘B____, because she fell out of love
with him.’
> B____, Jim has recovered well from the
accident, although he still has a slight
limp.
basically
Language Help
Basically is often used almost
meaninglessly as an introduction to what
you are going to say:
> Basically, we have no holiday plans as yet.
You say _____ when you are suggesting a time for an appointment or meeting:
> ‘W_____ _____ Thursday? Mr Jones could see you at four thirty.’
‘No, I’m sorry. I‘m going to a conferenceon Thursday.’
> We’ll have to meet soon to discuss the party arrangements. W_____ _____ tomorrow evening?
what about?
The expression how about? has the same meaning:
> ‘| need to meet you to talk about the football fixtures for next season.‘
‘How about Tuesday evening? I’m free then.’
You use ________ when you want to say
that a fact or situation remains the same
whatever happens or has happened:
> The flight may be delayed, but we’ve to
check in at the usual time i___ ____ ____.
> I’ll give you a lift to the city, if you want.
I’m going there today i___ ____ ____.
in any case
