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Filler Words in English

Choose the correct throwaway word or filler in each sentence. Select the option that sounds more natural in everyday English conversation.

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1.  I think she's just tired, ---- A) you know B) whatever C) certainly  she's really nice once you get to know her.
2.  It's ---- A) like B) anyway C) totally  freezing outside today, I should have worn a warmer jacket.
3.  The movie was ---- A) just B) kind of C) very  good, but the ending could have been better.
4.  We should ---- A) sort of B) literally C) definitely  call them before we arrive to make sure they're home.
5.  She sat in the corner and ---- A) like B) of course C) suddenly  fell asleep during the presentation.
6.  The instructions are confusing, ---- A) somehow B) I mean C) clearly  I don't think anyone really understands how to use this machine.
7.  If we leave now, we'll ---- A) probably B) you know C) certainly  catch the 8:00 train and be there on time.
8.  This restaurant is ---- A) kind of B) never C) quite  expensive, but the food is worth it.
9.  He was talking about his vacation for ages and ---- A) honestly B) you know C) like  I just couldn't focus on what he was saying.
10.  The instructions said to turn left, but ---- A) basically B) I mean C) specifically  we ended up going the wrong way because the sign wasn't clear.

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