Nama : Doby Sejahtrah

Kelas : A Indralaya
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LECTURE 14 VAGUE LANGUAGE

EXERCISES
A. What could thing(s) and stuff refer to in these sentences?
1. I never wear that stuff; it‘s got such a strong smell.
Answer : ay type of perfume or after shave
2. This thing has got stuck in the lock.
Answer : the key
3. I bought a couple of bottles when I was in Scotland. It’s great stuff.
Answer : whisky
4. We don’t need these things. We can eat the chicken with our fingers.
Answer : knife and frok
5. What’s that white stuff called that you mix with water to make bread?
Answer : flour
6. There was a great thing on television last night about elephants.
Answer : programme
7. I couldn’t get any more stuff in my suitcase.
Answer : clothes or belongings
8. It’s wonderful thing and keeps my young children occupied for ages.
Answer : ay type of toy
9. I don’t know why I bought that thing- it’s too heavy for me to carry even when it’s
empty.
Answer : a suitcase
10. It’s stuff. My hair feels really soft, and it didn’t cost a lot.
Answer : shampoo or conditioner

B. Add a few words and phrases to make this conversation less precise and more
naturally.
A : How many people were at the conference?
B : Raough 400.
A : Did you enjoy it?
B : Yes, sort of
A : You don’t seem very sure.
B : Well, there were some good things but it was a bit too long.
A : And did you go to John’s talk?
B : Naturally.
A : How did it go?
B : Well, he was shrot of nervous at the beginning, but he soon got more confident and I
think it went really well.
A : Did he have a big audience?
B : About 75.
A : That’s good, isn’t it?
B : I think John was a bit disappointed – he wanted at least a hundred.

C. Reply to each of these questions with a suitable ‘vague’ response.

1. Did you get everything you wanted? More or less

2. Was it expensive? A bit
3. Did you say the walls were blue? Srot of
4. Will there be twenty chairs in the room? More or less
5. Is it a very serious film? Srot of
6. Are you tired? A bit