Phrases to start your answer Flashcards
“Well, first of all”:
when we want to mention several related points
Ex: Who do you find inspirational?
Well, first of all, my parnets are pretty inspirational. My mom is a dedicated woman & my dad was a hardworking teacher.
“On the one hand … on the other hand”
two contrasting views of an argument: A vs B
What time of day do you prefer?
Well, on the one hand, I like early morning because it’s so quiet. But on the other hand, I usually hang out with my friends in the evening.
When we are giving an answer to a question that we didn’t expect and surprise us
“Just off the top of my head”
What is your earliest memory?
Well, just off the top of my head, I remember my 4th birthdat party. My friends were invited over and we had a ma-believe tea party at home, and we all dressed up as little princesses.
just off the top of my head, I can remember the time when I was about 4 or 5. In the middle of my jumping around the house, I suddenly slipped and my tongue got wounded & it bleeded severely. I was taken to the clinic & I got stiched in my mouth. For about two or three weeks I can barely eat or drink anything.
