The document discusses social expressions and their appropriate uses in social situations. It provides examples of expressing congratulations when someone succeeds, saying sorry when expressing grief or declining a request, using "excuse me" to get attention, saying "see you later" when taking leave, and responding with "same to you" when receiving congratulations. It includes exercises where the user selects the right social expression to fill in blanks in conversations.
1. Social expressions
Social expressions are
expressions/vocabulary that are used in
social situations
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2. Imagine
Your friend comes to you and tells you that he got an A+ grade
in the exams.
What would you say?
Congratulations Thank you
See you later Sorry
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3. You say ‘congratulations’ when you want to express your joy in
the other person’s joy or success.
A: I’m getting married this summer.
B: That’s great news. Congratulations!
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4. Sorry, Wrong guess!
Let’s study some useful social expressions
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me’.
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greetings’.
5. Let’s study some useful social expressions
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me’.
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greetings’.
6. Sorry
You say ‘sorry’ when you want to express your grief.
A: My uncle passed away last night.
B: Oh! I’m sorry to hear that.
You say sorry when you say ‘no’ as an answer.
A: Can I borrow this book?
B: I’m sorry, I haven’t finished reading it yet.
7. Excuse me
You say ‘excuse me’ to gain attention of the other
person/people.
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8. See you later
You say ‘see you later’ when you are taking leave or saying bye.
A: Heyi, I got to go now.
B: Ok. See you later.
9. Yes, of course/No, of course not.
You use ‘of course’ to stress your answer.
A: Can I borrow your pen.
B: Yes, of course.
A: Are you going out tonight?
B: No, of course not. I’ve got to study.
10. Same to you
You say ‘same to you’ when you want to wish the other person
the same thing.
A: Our team won the best team award!
B: Congratulations!
A: Thank you and same to you.
B: Let’s party tonight……
11. Choose the correct expression to fill
the gap.
A: Mary, I bought a new car.
B: Wow! ……………………………
congratulations thank you
see you later sorry
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13. Oops Wrong answer!
We say ‘thank you’ to thank someone for
something good.
A: Can I use this pen?
B: Yes, of course.
A: Thank you.
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14. Oops Wrong answer!
You say ‘see you later’ when you are taking leave
or saying bye.
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15. Oops Wrong answer!
We say sorry to express our grief. We also use
before saying ‘no’ for a request.
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16. Choose the correct expression to fill
the gap.
A: Can you write this for me?
B: I’m …………. I’ve got an essay to complete
See you later congratulations
of course yes sorry
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19. Oops Wrong answer!
You say ‘congratulations’ when you want to
express your joy in the other person’s joy or
success.
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20. Oops Wrong answer!
We say ‘of course’ to stress on our answer.
A: Can I use this pen?
B: Yes, of course.
A: Thank you.
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21. Choose the correct expression to fill
the gap.
A: Are you prepared for the IELTS test?
B: Kind of….
A: best of luck.
B: Thank you and …………………………
I hope we all get good bands.
same to you excuse me
see you later congratulations
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23. Oops Wrong answer!
You say ‘congratulations’ when you want to
express your joy in the other person’s joy or
success.
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24. Oops Wrong answer!
You say ‘see you later’ when you are taking
leave or saying bye.
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25. Oops Wrong answer!
You say ‘excuse me’ to gain attention of the
other person/people.
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26. Choose the correct expression to fill
the gap.
A: ……………… , can I speak to you now?
B: Yes, of course. Please come in.
Congratulations Thank you
Excuse me Sorry
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28. Oops Wrong answer!
We say ‘thank you’ to thank someone for
something good.
A: Can I use this pen?
B: Yes, of course.
A: Thank you.
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29. Oops Wrong answer!
We say ‘Congratulations’ when we want to say
that we are happy about someone’s
achievement or success.
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30. Oops Wrong answer!
We say ‘sorry’ when you feel sad for someone
or something. You also say sorry to apologize
if you have done anything wrong.
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31. Choose the correct expression to fill
the gap.
A: It’s time for my next class.
B: Ok. ……………………… .
A: Bye
of course Thank you
See you later Sorry
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34. Oops Wrong answer!
We say ‘thank you’ to thank someone for
something good.
A: Can I use this pen?
B: Yes, of course.
A: Thank you.
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35. Oops Wrong answer!
We say ‘sorry’ when you feel sad for someone
or something. You also say sorry to apologize
if you have done anything wrong.
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36. Use the correct expression to fill the
gap.
A: Can you please help me with this letter.
B: Yes, ……………………..
thank you of course
see you later sorry
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