SECTION 3.2
Activity 11

Rearrange the following sentences into a meaningful conversation.
Practice the conversation with your classmates.

 

Situation: You work at a large office complex.
A visitor walks up to you looking very lost.

 

_______ You:     Very well, sir.  If you just walk through that door and go up the stairs you’ll
be on the right floor.
_______ You:     Go straight, and you’ll see the president’s secretary’s office on your right. 
It’s the third door.  You can’t miss it.
_______ Visitor: Oh, thank you, yes.  I’m Keith Hudson from Boston.  I have an appointment
to see the president and I’m looking for his office.
_______ You:     Once you’re on that floor, turn left.
_______ You:     Good morning.  May I be of assistance?
_______ Visitor: I see. I’m on the wrong floor.
_______ You:     Not at all, sir.
_______ Visitor: Thank you very much.
_______ Visitor: Turn left; okay.

 

 

Click Answer Key
You:       Good morning.  May I be of assistance?
Visitor:  Oh, thank you, yes.  I’m Keith Hudson from Boston.  I have an appointment to see the president and I’m looking for his office.
You:      Very well, sir.  If you just walk through that door and go up the stairs you’ll be on the right floor.
Visitor:  I see. I’m on the wrong floor.
You:       Once you’re on that floor, turn left.
Visitor:  Turn left; okay.
You:       Go straight, and you’ll see the president’s secretary’s office on your right. It’s the third door.  You can’t miss it.
Visitor:  Thank you very much.
You:       Not at all, sir.