Speak 23
Word of the Day: EXACTLY
Your goal: Use exactly to confirm that someone has understood you correctly.
REVIEW
EXACTLY can mean that is completely correct.
“So we should meet outside?” — “Exactly.”
Use exactly to confirm an idea, instruction, or detail.
CHOOSE TWO AND RESPOND
Read each question aloud. Choose two responses that make sense together. Use exactly in at least one. Say them together as your answer. Then try a different combination.
“So we’re meeting by the front door?”
Exactly.
I’ll wait there.
That’s exactly right.
The front entrance is easy to find.
Yes, exactly.
I’ll see you at ten.
“You mean we should read it aloud?”
Yes, exactly.
It helps us practice speaking.
That’s exactly what I mean.
We can take turns.
Exactly.
Let’s start with the first line.
“So you need the report today?”
Exactly.
Please send it this afternoon.
That’s exactly right.
I’ll review it before I leave.
Yes, exactly.
Tomorrow would be too late.
“You’re saying the shorter route takes longer?”
Exactly.
It has more traffic lights.
That’s exactly what I’m saying.
Traffic moves slowly there.
Yes, exactly.
The other road is usually faster.
“So I choose two responses?”
That’s exactly right.
Choose two that fit together.
Exactly.
Read them aloud as one answer.
Yes, exactly.
Then try another combination.
COMPLETE THE RESPONSE
Choose a word from the box. You may use a word more than once. More than one answer may work.
right • mean • saying • wait • aloud • two
“Is that correct?”
“That’s exactly _____.”“You want us to practice together?”
“That’s exactly what I _____.”“You think we need more time?”
“That’s exactly what I’m _____.”“Should we meet outside?”
“Exactly. I’ll _____ there.”“Should I say the sentences?”
“Exactly. Read them _____.”“So I choose two responses?”
“Exactly. Choose _____ that make sense together.”
EXTEND THE CONVERSATION
Choose an ending. Say the whole response aloud.
“So we should meet outside?”
“Exactly. _____”
I’ll wait by the entrance.
It’s easier to find each other there.
I’ll see you at ten.
“You mean I should practice aloud?”
“That’s exactly right. _____”
Say each response clearly.
Try it a few times.
Listen to where you pause.
“So you want the shorter version?”
“Yes, exactly. _____”
Just include the main details.
One paragraph is enough.
That will be easier to read.
