Rejoinders

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Rejoinders are quick responses to show that you are interested or paying attention.

    (Oh) Really?

    That's interesting.

    Is that right?


Note how rejoinders are used in the following situations.

    1. I just got a new job.

    2. I lost my wallet yesterday.

    Oh really? That's great!

    Oh really? That's too bad.


Rejoinders may also take the form of follow-up questions. Note how they are used in the following situations.

    1. I just bought a new car.

    2. Johnny is in the hospital.

    3. I'm going to Hawaii.

    You did?

    He is?

    You are?

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