UNDERSTANDING

Q: This is how you can use the application, ...........................?

A : Wow, I get it, thanks!

• May I have your attention please

• What's up

• I do understand

• Do you understand

Student : ..........................................

The class : Ok, alright. What's up?

• Do you understand?

• Excuse me

• May I have your attention please?

• Do you get what I mean?

A : Do you get what I mean?

B : ........................................... could you repeat?

• I get it, thanks!

• Do you get what I tell you?

• Sorry, I don't get it

• Sorry I don't repeat

Harvey :This enzyme helps our body digest the food.

Alex : Mmm, I don’t get it.

Harvey : ..........

Alex : Well, I’m not sure that I know what you mean.

Harvey : Do you want me to repeat it?

Alex : Yes, please.

The best expression to complete the dialogue is ...

• Can you tell me once again?

• What do you mean?

• Do you know what I'm talking about?

• Sorry, I don' t get it.

The following expressions are the examples of checking for understanding, except ...

• I got it.

• Do you understand?

• Any questions?

• Are you with me so far?

Liza : Becky, what are we going to cook for dinner?

Becky : I think fried rice is the right choice. We only need simple ingredients for it.

Liza : What are they?

Becky : Rice, cooking oil, egg, meat, veggies, salt, onion, and garlic. The steps are simple, too.

Liza : .......... Let's start cooking!

Becky : All right.

• I beg your pardon?

• I see.

• I don't follow you.

• That's clear, isn't it?

Anna : Sarah, do you know how to get to the sports center?

Sarah : Okay. From here, you can take the bus number 703. Then, you can get off in Scarlet bus stop and walk about 5 minutes to the sports center. ...............?

Anna : No. I got it. Thanks for your help, Sarah.

What is the suitable expression to complete the dialogue?

• I hear what you're saying.

• What was that again?

• Any questions?

• I'm not sure I got your point.

Evan : David, can you tell me how to answer these questions?

David : Let me see. Okay. First, read the text. Then, read the questions, and focus on the paragraph. Are you with me?

Evan : Focus on the paragraph? What do you mean, David?

David : Well, to answer the question number 2, you must read paragraph 1 carefully.

Evan : I see. Thanks, David.

The underlined sentence is the expression of ....

• lack of understanding

• checking for understanding

• showing understanding

• indicating misunderstanding

Mum : Dear, can you help me to cook?

Eva : Sure, Mum.

Mum : Will you buy me some eggs, cabbage, and carrots?

Eva : Okay, Mum.

Mum : And please don't forget to buy some onion and garlic. Got it, dear?

Eva : I'm sorry, .............., Mum.

Mum : Go to the market and buy some eggs, cabbage, carrots, onion, and garlic, dear.

Eva : All right, Mum.

The best expression to fill in the blanks is ....

• I don't quite follow you.

• I hear what you are saying

• Are you with me?

• You see?

Which one of the following expressions show an understanding?

• I don't get it.

• I'm with you.

• What do you mean?

• Is it clear?