a. Is that the time?
b. Hello again.
c. That reminds me …
d. Really?
e. It was nice talking to you.
f. Excuse me …
g. I see.
h. We haven’t met. I’m …
i. Will you excuse me?
j. Uh huh.
k. I must just …
l. Long time no see.
m. I’m afraid I’ll have to be going.
n. I couldn’t help noticing …
o. While we’re on the subject of …
p. I understand you …
q. By the way, …
r. You’re …, aren’t you?
s. Right.
t. Talking of ….
u. Funny you should say that because …
v. You must be …
w. John asked me to give his regards.
Categorise the phrases and expressions a–w according to the following functions.
Three have already been done for you
Opening a conversation
Directing a conversation
Showing interest
Closing a conversation
Opening a conversation:B, I, A
Directing a conversation:T, V, W, O,U
Showing interest:J, D, S, P,
Closing a conversation:E, Q, H
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