Section 2. Asking and answering questions

Hey, Mike. Can I ask you something?

Sure, what's up?

I'm going to gamble on the world cup tonight. Who do you think will win?

Good question. I have to think about it.

My husband is betting on France.

France? Is he crazy?

What do you mean?

Well, how do I put this? France is a terrible team.

1. Can I ask you something?

I wonder if you could tell me something.

I hope you don't mind my asking this.

2. Who do you think will win?

What do you think that means?

Where do you think we should go for dinner?

How do you think we should spend the money?

3. Good question.

That's an interesting question.

Well, let's see.

You got me there.

4. I have to think about it.

I'll have to think it over.

Let me think for a minute.

Give me some time to think about it.

I'm not sure. I'll have to check.

I'm not sure. Can I get back to you later?

I'm not really sure.

I can't answer that one.

I'm sorry. I really don't know.

I have no idea.

5. Well, how can I put this?

6. How can I put this?

Why don't you want to come out with me and Sarah next week?

Well, how can I put this? I don't really like Sarah.

Why don't you want to come out with me and Sarah next week?

Well, let me put it this way. I don't really like Sarah.