英语口语入门级对话：49 Rejoinders
日期:2010-10-06
Rejoinders are quick responses to show that you are interested or paying attention.
(Oh) Really?
That's interesting.
Is that right? Note how rejoinders are used in the following situations.
1. I just got a new job.
Oh really? That's great!
2. I lost my wallet yesterday.
Oh really? That's too bad.
Rejoinders may also take the form of follow-up questions. Note how they are used in the following situations.
1. I just bought a new car.
You did?
2. Johnny is in the hospital.
He is?
3. I'm going to Hawaii.
You are?
(Oh) Really?
That's interesting.
Is that right? Note how rejoinders are used in the following situations.
1. I just got a new job.
Oh really? That's great!
2. I lost my wallet yesterday.
Oh really? That's too bad.
Rejoinders may also take the form of follow-up questions. Note how they are used in the following situations.
1. I just bought a new car.
You did?
2. Johnny is in the hospital.
He is?
3. I'm going to Hawaii.
You are?