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Tag Questions
Common vocabulary
Useful vocabulary
work on
time off
ride
conversation
microscope
design
understand
hire
turn on
install
wait
out of ink
different
confusing
impressive
hard
instead
Similar sounding words
due [dju:]
project is due on Monday
do [du:]
do some exercise
receptionist [ri’seʃənist]
the receptionist at the front desk receive [ri’si:v]
receive a monthly bill friend [frend]
a friend of mine friendly [’frendli]
friendly relationship
reserve [ri’zə:rv]
reserve a table in a restaurant service [’sə:rvis]
provide excellent service warn [wɔ:rn]
warn residents of a water shortage warm [wɔ:rm]
warm summer weather
TOEIC 450+ - Part 2 (5)
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Common answers
Affirmative responses with Yes
Q The report is hard to understand, isn't it?
A Yes, it's very confusing
Negative responses with No
Q She still has to complete the evaluations, doesn't she?
A No, she finished them all this morning
Responses without Yes/No
Q You don't think we have enough seats, do you?
A I think we need about twenty more
Q Mr Kim doesn't like roses, does he?
A He prefers daisies
Indirect responses
Q The copier is out of paper, isn't it?
A I'm not sure
Q Raymond's flight is at 10 o'clock, isn't it?
A I'll have to check
Step-by-step strategy
STEP 1: Listen to the question and identify the key words
Q She is the office manager, isn’t she?
STEP 2: Listen to the responses, leave out the incorrect options and choose the correct answer (A) Yes, she just started last week (O) -> Correct This response starts with Yes and includes a clarification (started last week)
(B) It isn't very large (X) -> Incorrect This response confuses you because it repeats the word isn't
Possible Answers:
Affirmative response without Yes: I believe so
Negative response with No: No, she is the financial director
Strategy application
Apply the strategy above to choose the correct answer
(A) (B) (C)
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STEP 1: Listen to the question and identify the key words
Did you contact the repairman?
The key words in the question are Did, contact, and repairman
STEP 2: Listen to the responses, leave out the incorrect options and choose the correct answer (A) Yes, it's near the office (X) -> Incorrect Though the response starts with Yes, the
clarification does not correspond to the question Moreover, it uses the word office which causes confusion
(B) The sign on the wall (X) -> Incorrect This response uses the word sign which has a partly similar sound to design in the question
(C) No, Mr Warren is doing it (O) -> Correct This response starts with No implying that it is not
Mr Sato who is doing it Then, a clarification is given to inform that Mr Warren is doing it
Practice
Listen to each question and focus on the key words to identify its main idea, and then choose the correct response Last, complete the missing words in the questions (You will listen three times.)
1 (A) I didn’t see it
(B) Yes, he was here this morning
Carl _ our new office, ?
2 (A) No, she was too busy
(B) You should use the copier
Ms Hill _ today, _?
3 (A) She was quite rude
(B) Ms Cart received it last night
(C) My friends were here for me
The , ?
4 (A) I arrived by train
(B) The chair in the corner is comfortable
(C) Sorry, I’ll do it now
You’ve already the , ?
5 (A) (B) (C)
The _ is due _, _?
6 (A) (B) (C)
_ those _ yet, ?
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Alternative Questions
Common vocabulary
Useful vocabulary
prefer
patio
floor
stair
closet
book
register
pay
go ahead
reach
order
mop
a number of
expensive
inside
together
immediately
Similar sounding words
ride [raid]
give a ride write [rait]
write an e-mail rest [rest]
take a rest after work restaurant [’restə,rənt]
have lunch at a restaurant
new [nju:]
a new computer model knew [nju:]
knew about the information highway [’hai,wei]
drive down the highway hallway [’hɔ:l,wei]
walk down the hallway
mop [mɑp, mɔp]
mop the floors map [mӕp]
find the street on the map
Common answers
Responses with one of the alternatives
Q Would you like the table inside or outside?
A I'll take the table outside
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Responses with either of the alternatives
Q Can I pay for the room at the hotel or do I have to pay before I arrive?
A Either way is fine
Responses with neither of the alternatives
Q Would you rather have red or white wine with your meal?
A Neither I don't drink
Responses with another option
Q Do you plan to take the train or fly to the conference?
A Actually, I'm taking the bus
Indirect responses
Q Would you like to meet at the hotel or the convention center?
A Which one is more convenient for you?
Q Can you meet our client on Thursday or are you busy?
A I will let you know later
Step-by-step strategy
STEP 1: Listen to the question and identify the key words
Q Do you prefer green shirts or red ones?
STEP 2: Listen to the responses, leave out the incorrect options and choose the correct answer (A) I like green shirts (O) -> Correct This response points out only one specific option (green shirts) of the two mentioned in the question
(B) Yes, two jackets (X) -> Incorrect A Yes response is not appropriate for an alternative question Moreover, the word jackets in the response is irrelevant
Possible Answers:
Either of the alternatives Either is fine
Another option: Actually, I prefer blue shirts
Strategy application
Apply the strategy above to choose the correct answer
(A) (B) (C)
STEP 1: Listen to the question and identify the key words
Can you prepare the presentation, or should we do it together?
The key words in the question are can you, or, and should we
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STEP 2: Listen to the responses, leave out the incorrect options and choose the correct answer
(A) We can do it if you're free (O) -> Correct This response chooses one option of the two
presented in the question
(B) It's not what I prepared (X) -> Incorrect This response repeats prepare in the question, which causes confusion
(C) He should go first (X) -> Incorrect This response is misleading by repeating should in the question
Practice
Listen to each question and focus on the key words to identify its main idea, and then choose the correct response Last, complete the missing words in the questions (You will listen three times.)
1 (A) No, I can’t
(B) By Friday afternoon
Can I the on or ?
2 (A) I have a business trip
(B) Neither I'm taking first class
Will you be traveling or _?
3 (A) Let’s try the restaurant around the comer
(B) Pizza is my favorite
(C) I need some rest
Do you want to or _?
4 (A) He dropped it
(B) I know where it is
(C) I stayed at the hotel
Do you know the _, or should I ?
5 (A) (B) (C)
Can I _ or do I have to _?
6 (A) (B) (C)
Are you _ the _ or can I _ it?
Actual Questions
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