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Practice. Correct any incorrectly used linking words in the dialogues below.

1

A: Did you understand the lecture?
B: In the beginning of the lesson, I didn’t understand anything, but later it became clearer.

 

2

A: What do you think about this idea?
B: As for me, I think it is quite practical and useful.

 

3

A: How was your first day at work?
B: At the beginning of it I was very nervous, but then I got used to everything.

 

4

A: Do people here work hard?
B: In fact, people in this country usually work very hard and value discipline.

5

A: Why didn’t you attend the meeting?
B: Actually, I was very busy yesterday, so I couldn’t come.

6

A: Why do people travel so much nowadays?
B: Actually, travelling helps people relax and experience new cultures.

7

A: What’s your opinion on this plan?
B: In my opinion, I don’t think it will work because it is too expensive.

 

8

A: Did you enjoy the book?
B: Personally, I think it’s the best book I’ve ever read.

 

9

A: How was your day?
B: I was very tired. Furthermore, I had a lot of work to do.

 

 

10

A: Do you like this restaurant?
B: Frankly, I like the service that I get here.

 

11

A: How often do you go to the gym?
B: Generally speaking, I don’t go very often because I am too busy.

 

12

A: Why do people learn English?
B: As a matter of fact, English is useful for communication.

 

13

A: What happened at the start of the project?
B: In the beginning, we had a lot of problems, but later everything improved.

 

14

A: What do you think about this plan?
B: I think it is not very practical because it is too expensive.

 

15

A: I believe that his presentation was fabulous. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
B: As for me, I prefer presentations that are shorter and more visual.

 

16

A: What do you think about this idea?
B: According to my opinion, it is not very effective.

 

17

A: Where are you from?
B: I think I am from Italy.

 

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