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Unit 11: SkillsASKING AND ANSWERING DIFFICULT QUESTIONS
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Useful language
Asking questions
• Could you answer my question?
• Would you mind answering my question?
• Could you please tell me...?
• Could I ask why/how/where...?
• May I ask...?
• Do you mind if I ask...?
• I’m interested in knowing...
• Could you clarify...?
• Do you deny that...?
• Shurely you’re not saying...?
Useful languageAnswering questions
• I’m affraid I’m not in a position to comment on that.
• That’s a very good question.
• Let me explain.
• I’m sorry, I can’t possibly comment on that.
• I’m afraid I don’t know the answer to that.
• I’m sorry, I don’t have any information on that.
• No comment.
• I have no idea of the top of my head.
• I’ll be happy to answer that.
• I’m pleased you raised that point.
• I’m glad you asked me that.
• Can I get back to you on that one?