a. Is that the time?

b. Hello again.

c. That reminds me …

d. Really?

e. It was nice talking to you.

f. Excuse me …

g. I see.

h. We haven’t met. I’m …

i. Will you excuse me?

j. Uh huh.

k. I must just …

l. Long time no see.

m. I’m afraid I’ll have to be going.

n. I couldn’t help noticing …

o. While we’re on the subject of …

p. I understand you …

q. By the way, …

r. You’re …, aren’t you?

s. Right.

t. Talking of ….

u. Funny you should say that because …

v. You must be …

w. John asked me to give his regards.

Categorise the phrases and expressions a–w according to the following functions.

Three have already been done for you

Opening a conversation

Directing a conversation

Showing interest

Closing a conversation

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