Touchstone 2nd Edition Language summary Level 3

Unit 3 Lesson C: I had the best time.

Vocabulary
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Conversation strategies
Being a supportive listener
You can be a supportive listener by using short responses with really and sure to agree with
what someone says.
If the other speaker uses the verb be, repeat the verb in your response:
A This is the most incredible place!
B Yeah, it really is.
If the other speaker uses the simple present, use do or does in your response:
A It feels good to be out of the city.
B It sure does.
If the other speaker uses the present perfect, use have or has in your response:
A Well, it's been a great day.
B It really has.
If the other speaker uses a modal verb (can, should, etc.), repeat the speaker's verb in your
response:
A We should go hiking there sometime.
B We really should.

Using superlatives for emphasis

You can use superlatives to emphasize your opinions or feelings:
This is the most incredible place!
I had the best time.

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