A friend says they decorated a cake. Which question invites an explanation rather than just yes or no?

• Was the cake ready by lunchtime?
• How did you make the decorations on your cake?
• Did you put chocolate on the cake?

You want to signal that you are thinking before answering. Which phrase does that?

• Could you repeat that?
• I need to leave for my next class.
• Let me think for a moment.

A brief pause can be part of thinking during a conversation.

A friend is talking about growing tomatoes. You want to connect this to your gardening club. Which bridge explains the connection?

• That reminds me of our bus stop.
• That reminds me of yesterday's spelling test.
• That reminds me of our gardening club.

You are arranging a meeting for Saturday but say Friday by mistake. Which reply corrects the day and completes the meeting message?

• I mean Saturday. Let's meet then.
• Let's meet there. I will check the day later.
• I said Friday. Let's meet on Friday.

You hear where a friend wants to meet, but miss the meeting time. Which request targets the information you need?

• Could you repeat the time we agreed to meet?
• Could you repeat the meeting place?
• Could you repeat your friend's name?

A friend says they need to stop talking and catch their bus. What response respects that wish?

• Ask one more question about a hobby.
• Say goodbye and let them catch the bus.
• Start another story before letting them catch the bus.

Nora prepared some questions. Her friend says, 'I tried skating, but balancing was difficult.' Which follow-up asks for more about that reply?

• What did you choose for lunch?
• What was hard about balancing?
• Which book did you borrow yesterday?