Name— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Answer the question directly and avoid hesitation, repetition, and unclear phrases such as “remember pills” and “have some kind of a situation over this person.” Use the correct plural form “people’s names” and explain your memory technique with one specific reason or example. A clear topic sentence followed by a supporting detail would make the answer more natural and effective.

Ví dụ: Yes, I’m usually good at remembering people’s names. When I meet someone, I try to use their name several times during the conversation. I also connect their name with something distinctive about them, such as their appearance or occupation.

Gợi ý: Use the correct article in “an automatic process,” and replace “multiply” with “several times” or “repeatedly.” The phrase “it’s saved in my memory” is more natural than “it’s save.” Organize the response with a linking word such as “also” or “because,” and briefly explain why repetition helps you remember names.

Ví dụ: I usually remember people’s names by repeating them several times. For example, after someone introduces themselves, I use their name during the conversation and say it again when we say goodbye. This helps me store the name in my memory more effectively.

Gợi ý: State your feeling clearly before explaining how you respond. “It’s very natural in a situation” is unclear; say that you understand because names can be difficult to remember. Use “my name” rather than “my names,” and say “I remind them by saying…” instead of “I say them.” Reduce fillers and provide a natural example of what you would say.

Ví dụ: I feel slightly disappointed when someone forgets my name, but I understand that it can happen. I usually make the situation easier by reminding them politely, saying, “My name is Tina, in case you’ve forgotten.” I don’t take it personally, especially if we have only met once.

Gợi ý: The answer is relevant and includes a personal reaction and a strategy, but correct the grammar: “people’s names,” “find a way to ask,” and “I politely say.” Do not say “guess someone’s names,” because you mean that you try to ask for the name. Use a linking word such as “however” to connect your embarrassment with your solution.

Ví dụ: Yes, I sometimes forget people’s names, especially when I meet several new people at the same time. It can be a little awkward; however, I usually ask politely, “I’m sorry, could you remind me of your name?” Most people understand, so I don’t worry about it too much.

× Yes, Sir. It's easy for me to remember pills, people's name, uh, when I, umm, meet someone, I have the automatic habit, uh, to remember someone's name, umm, and uh, also when I think of someone, I have some kind of a situation over this person, so it's very easy.

✓ Yes, sir. It's easy for me to remember pills and people's names. When I meet someone, I have the automatic habit of remembering the person's name, and when I think of someone, I have some kind of a situation over this person, so it's very easy.

The plural noun people requires the plural possessive form people's names because the speaker is referring to the names of multiple people. Also, sir is usually not capitalized when it is used as a form of address in the middle of a sentence.

× Yes, Sir. It's easy for me to remember pills, people's name, uh, when I, umm, meet someone, I have the automatic habit, uh, to remember someone's name, umm, and uh, also when I think of someone, I have some kind of a situation over this person, so it's very easy.

✓ Yes, sir. It's easy for me to remember pills and people's names. When I meet someone, I have the automatic habit of remembering the person's name, and when I think of someone, I have some kind of a situation over this person, so it's very easy.

The noun habit is normally followed by of and a gerund. Therefore, habit of remembering is correct, not habit to remember. Practice common patterns such as have a habit of doing something.

× I think it's a automatic process to remember people's names, uh, also uh, I try to repeat uh, someone's name multiply umm, many times and after it uh, it's uh, uh, save uh, in my memory.

✓ I think it's an automatic process for remembering people's names. I also try to repeat someone's name many times, and after that, it is saved in my memory.

Use an before a word that begins with a vowel sound. Automatic begins with a vowel sound, so an automatic is correct. Also, for remembering is a natural noun phrase after process in this context.

× I think it's a automatic process to remember people's names, uh, also uh, I try to repeat uh, someone's name multiply umm, many times and after it uh, it's uh, uh, save uh, in my memory.

✓ I think it's an automatic process for remembering people's names. I also try to repeat someone's name many times, and after that, it is saved in my memory.

Multiply is a verb, not the appropriate adverb in this sentence. Use many times or repeatedly to describe how often the action happens. For example, I repeat the name repeatedly.

× I think it's a automatic process to remember people's names, uh, also uh, I try to repeat uh, someone's name multiply umm, many times and after it uh, it's uh, uh, save uh, in my memory.

✓ I think it's an automatic process for remembering people's names. I also try to repeat someone's name many times, and after that, it is saved in my memory.

The verb save must be changed to its past participle form saved after is. The structure is is saved, not is save. Review passive constructions formed with be plus a past participle.

× I think it's a automatic process to remember people's names, uh, also uh, I try to repeat uh, someone's name multiply umm, many times and after it uh, it's uh, uh, save uh, in my memory.

✓ I think it's an automatic process for remembering people's names. I also try to repeat someone's name many times, and after that, it is saved in my memory.

The intended meaning is that the name becomes stored in the speaker's memory, so a passive construction is needed. Use is saved, which consists of the present form of be and the past participle saved.

× Umm, I think, uh, it's uh, also very natural in a situation and I try to help, uh, them, uh, to, umm, say my names or recall, uh, and also maybe I say them, it's my name is Tina and you can call me Tina.

✓ Um, I think it's also very natural in this situation, and I try to help them say or recall my name. I might also tell them, My name is Tina, and you can call me Tina.

The conjunction and incorrectly joins several unrelated ideas and makes the sentence difficult to follow. Separate the ideas into two sentences and use or between say and recall because these are alternatives. Use conjunctions to connect ideas with a clear logical relationship.

× Umm, I think, uh, it's uh, also very natural in a situation and I try to help, uh, them, uh, to, umm, say my names or recall, uh, and also maybe I say them, it's my name is Tina and you can call me Tina.

✓ Um, I think it's also very natural in this situation, and I try to help them say or recall my name. I might also tell them, My name is Tina, and you can call me Tina.

The speaker is referring to one name, so the singular form my name is required. My names would mean that the speaker has multiple names.

× Umm, I think, uh, it's uh, also very natural in a situation and I try to help, uh, them, uh, to, umm, say my names or recall, uh, and also maybe I say them, it's my name is Tina and you can call me Tina.

✓ Um, I think it's also very natural in this situation, and I try to help them say or recall my name. I might also tell them, My name is Tina, and you can call me Tina.

The phrase I say them, it's my name is Tina incorrectly combines a reporting verb with direct speech. Use I might tell them, followed by the exact words: My name is Tina. Alternatively, use indirect speech: I might tell them that my name is Tina.

× I sometimes forget people's name. It's uh, umm, kind of, uh, awkward situation for me. Uh, but uh, I always uh, find a way, uh, how to guess someone's names. Maybe I very politely way say to them, please, umm, remind me your name.

✓ I sometimes forget people's names. It's kind of an awkward situation for me. However, I always find a way to guess someone's name. Maybe I say to them very politely, Please remind me of your name.

People's names must be plural because the speaker is discussing the names of different people. In contrast, someone's name must be singular because someone refers to one person.

× I sometimes forget people's name. It's uh, umm, kind of, uh, awkward situation for me. Uh, but uh, I always uh, find a way, uh, how to guess someone's names. Maybe I very politely way say to them, please, umm, remind me your name.

✓ I sometimes forget people's names. It's kind of an awkward situation for me. However, I always find a way to guess someone's name. Maybe I say to them very politely, Please remind me of your name.

The singular countable noun situation needs a determiner. Because awkward begins with a vowel sound, the correct phrase is an awkward situation. Remember to use a or an before singular countable nouns when referring to one nonspecific example.

× I sometimes forget people's name. It's uh, umm, kind of, uh, awkward situation for me. Uh, but uh, I always uh, find a way, uh, how to guess someone's names. Maybe I very politely way say to them, please, umm, remind me your name.

✓ I sometimes forget people's names. It's kind of an awkward situation for me. However, I always find a way to guess someone's name. Maybe I say to them very politely, Please remind me of your name.

Very politely should be placed after the verb phrase it modifies: say to them very politely. The original position, before way, makes the sentence ungrammatical and unclear. Place adverbs close to the action they describe.

× I sometimes forget people's name. It's uh, umm, kind of, uh, awkward situation for me. Uh, but uh, I always uh, find a way, uh, how to guess someone's names. Maybe I very politely way say to them, please, umm, remind me your name.

✓ I sometimes forget people's names. It's kind of an awkward situation for me. However, I always find a way to guess someone's name. Maybe I say to them very politely, Please remind me of your name.

The verb remind is normally followed by of when referring to something someone should remember. Therefore, say Remind me of your name, not Remind me your name. Use the pattern remind someone of something.