Unit 2.3: Showing Disbelief or Surprise
During a conversation, someone might tell you something that is
surprising, outrageous, or even doesn't seem to be true. How can you
express your surprise or disbelief? What should you say in
response? Below are some common expressions that you
can use.
Examples:
Dialog 1: (between 2 friends)
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Joe: Listen to this. A 60-year-old
woman gave birth to a baby yesterday in Italy.
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May: You're making this up, aren't you?
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Joe: No, it's in the newspaper.
Dialog 2: (between 2 friends)
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Kim:
Do you remember John?
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Ann:
You mean our high school friend?
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Kim:
That's him. He was in last week's national singing contest...
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Ann:
And?
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Kim:
...and he won first prize!
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Ann:
Get out of here! John is tone-deaf!
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Kim:
I know.
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Ann:
Unbelievable! That really blows my mind.
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