📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Practice using the word family of respond to communicate reactions and replies accurately and naturally.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
respond |
to reply or react to something | She responded quickly to the manager’s email. |
|
response |
an answer or reaction to something | His response to the criticism was thoughtful and calm. |
|
responsive |
reacting quickly and positively to something | The company is highly responsive to customer complaints. |
🔍 See It in Context
Work Meeting Feedback
During the meeting, Anna responded carefully to every question. Her clear response showed she had prepared well. The clients were very responsive to her suggestions and asked for further details. This positive dynamic helped the team feel more confident. Later, her manager praised Anna’s ability to respond and noted the clients’ responsive attitude as a key factor in the project’s success.
💡 Notice the Pattern
Distinguishing Respond, Response and Responsive
Respond is the action of replying, response is the noun for what is given back, and responsive describes how quickly or positively someone or something reacts.
- She responded immediately to the email.
- His response was well thought out.
💬 Useful Examples
- The government must respond effectively to public concerns.
- Her response to the feedback was very professional.
- Our service has become more responsive since the new system was introduced.
- The teacher responded to each student's question with patience.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
The CEO ____ to the shareholders' concerns during the meeting (response / responded / responsive).
2.
We received a detailed ____ from the customer service team about the issue (respond / responsive / response).
3.
It’s important to be ____ to emails when working in a fast-paced environment (responsive / respond / response).
4.
After the seminar, several participants ____ with insightful questions (responsive / responded / response).
5.
Her ____ to criticism was calm and constructive (responded / responsive / response).
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
respond
2.
response
3.
responsive
4.
The company is highly responsive to client feedback.
5.
He responded quickly during the discussion.
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Which word describes someone who reacts quickly and positively?
2.
What is the noun form for an answer or reaction to something?
3.
Choose the correct verb to complete: They ____ to the customer’s complaint professionally.
4.
Which word fits? Her ____ to the proposal was thoughtful and detailed.
5.
In a business context, why is it important to be responsive?
📝 Use It Yourself
Write 2–3 sentences about a time you responded to feedback or a question. Use respond, response, or responsive.
Example:
I responded to my manager’s feedback carefully to improve my work. Her response was very encouraging. Being responsive to feedback helps me grow professionally.
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
I responded quickly to the client’s email to keep the project on track.
Say:
Their response to our proposal was very positive and detailed.
Say:
Being responsive to customer needs is essential for business success.
Ask:
How do you usually respond to constructive criticism?
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. responded
2. response
3. responsive
4. responded
5. response
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. c – to give an answer or reaction
2. d – a reply or reaction received
3. e – quick to react positively
4. a – The company reacts quickly and positively to suggestions.
5. b – He gave answers or reactions without delay.
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. responsive
2. response
3. responded
4. response
5. To react quickly and appropriately