curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-conversation-starters-in-the-break-room/67c879a63750f3579ad5f4c8.md
This is a review of the entire dialogue you just studied.
Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot:
last long, Occasionally, have a chance, Do they happen, in advance, and ongoing.
Tom: Tell me about our team meetings, Sophie. BLANK every week?
Sophie: Yes, they do. We have meetings on Monday mornings.
Tom: Hmm... Do we discuss all our BLANK projects in these meetings?
Sophie: We do. It's a chance to update everyone on project progress.
Tom: Awesome. Do they usually BLANK?
Sophie: Not too long. They usually take about 30 to 45 minutes.
Tom: That's reasonable. Do we have an agenda for each meeting?
Sophie: Yes, we do. Maria prepares the agenda BLANK.
Tom: Good to know. Do the meetings involve everyone on the team?
Sophie: Absolutely. All the team members BLANK to speak, so everyone knows what the others are doing.
Tom: That's important. Does Maria assign tasks during these meetings?
Sophie: Sometimes, but we normally discuss tasks we plan on tackling for the week.
Tom: Does this include brainstorming sessions?
Sophie: BLANK, yeah. It depends on the project's needs.
Tom: I can't wait for the first meeting I'll attend.
Sophie: Probably next Monday.
Do they happen
This forms a question asking if something occurs. It begins with an auxiliary verb, followed by a pronoun and then a verb meaning "to take place".
ongoing
This describes something that is continuing or in progress.
last long
This asks about the duration of something. It begins with a verb meaning "to continue" followed by an adjective meaning "for a significant time".
in advance
This indicates that something is prepared or done ahead of time. It begins with a preposition followed by a noun that means the same as beforehand.
have a chance
This describes an opportunity to do something. It begins with a verb meaning "to possess" followed by an article and then a noun meaning "an opportunity".
Occasionally
This means "sometimes", describing something that happens from time to time but not regularly.