Everyday English Conversations Flashcards

A student says to a new classmate, 'If you need anything, just let me know.' What is the speaker offering?

Answer: Help or assistance whenever the classmate needs it

'Just let me know' is a common offer of help. The speaker is saying they are willing to assist if the other person has any questions or needs.

A classmate asks, 'Can I borrow your notes from yesterday?' What does 'borrow' mean in this context?

Answer: Use temporarily and then return

'Borrow' means to take something temporarily with the intention of returning it. The classmate wants to use the notes and give them back.

The school secretary tells you, 'You need to fill out this form.' What does 'fill out' mean?

Answer: Complete the form by writing the required information

'Fill out' is a phrasal verb meaning to complete a form by providing all the requested information in the blank spaces.

After class, a teacher says, 'Don't forget to look over chapter five tonight.' What does 'look over' mean?

Answer: Review or read through the material

'Look over' means to review, examine, or read through something. The teacher wants students to review chapter five as homework.

A student at the cafeteria says, 'Excuse me, is this seat taken?' What are they really asking?

Answer: Whether someone is already sitting there or if the seat is available

'Is this seat taken?' is a polite way of asking if someone is occupying the seat or if it is free for the speaker to sit in.

Your roommate says, 'I'm going to run some errands. Do you need anything?' What are 'errands'?

Answer: Short trips to complete necessary tasks like shopping or mailing packages

'Errands' are short trips made to accomplish specific tasks, such as going to the grocery store, post office, bank, or pharmacy.