Asking to clarify a task in English
Everyday English for asking to clarify a task. Key line: “Could you *walk* me through the *task* one more time?”
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Ask someone to explain the task in steps
Common when asking for step-by-step help
Ask what to put in the summary
exactly makes the question more specific
No later than tomorrow morning
by + time = no later than that time
Use for possible problems or unusual parts
Softer and more natural than wrong
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go through it: what to say in English
Say “walk me through the task” — ask someone to explain the task in steps. Common when asking for step-by-step help.
be specific: what to say in English
Say “What exactly should the summary include?” — ask what to put in the summary. exactly makes the question more specific.
deadline: what to say in English
Say “by tomorrow morning” — no later than tomorrow morning. by + time = no later than that time.
unusual items: what to say in English
Say “anything that looks odd” — use for possible problems or unusual parts. Softer and more natural than wrong.