Ways of interrupting someone

By Berni | March 16, 2010

Choose the best meaning for these phrases

 

 

1. [Multiple choice]

If I may come in here.

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. You want to enter the room.
  • 2. You want to stop the discussion to make a point. (correct)
  • 3. You want to book a meeting room.
  • 4. You want to change the subject of the discussion.

2. [Multiple choice]

I’d like to add something here if I may.

Answers for Quiz [2].

  • 1. You want to give everyone in the meeting a document of some description.
  • 2. You want to place something on the table.
  • 3. You have additional information for the discussion. (correct)
  • 4. You want something to go in the minutes of the meeting.

3. [Multiple choice]

Before we go any further…

Answers for Quiz [3].

  • 1. You want to discuss the point some more before moving to another topic. (correct)
  • 2. You are not happy with the decision of the meeting.
  • 3. You are not sure where the meeting room is.
  • 4. You have something to do before the meeting.

4. [Multiple choice]

Can I draw your attention to….

Answers for Quiz [4].

  • 1. You want people to notice you.
  • 2. You want people to agree with your ideas.
  • 3. You want people to concentrate on an important aspect. (correct)
  • 4. You want people to make a decision now.

5. [Multiple choice]

I’d just like to add…

Answers for Quiz [5].

  • 1. You have different information.
  • 2. You have extra information. (correct)
  • 3. You have a different opinion.
  • 4. You don’t agree with the ideas.

6. [Multiple choice]

Can I just interrupt you there?

Answers for Quiz [6].

  • 1. You need to say something important. (correct)
  • 2. You want to change the discussion.
  • 3. You don’t like what the person speaking is saying.
  • 4. You think he/she is wrong.
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