Which is a useful filler phrase to maintain fluency?

A "Ummm... ummm... ummm..."

B "That's an interesting question. Let me think..."

C Complete silence for 10 seconds

D "I don't want to answer that."

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Natural filler phrases like "That's an interesting question" or "Let me think about that" maintain fluency while giving you time to think.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which is a useful filler phrase to maintain fluency?" is Option B: "That's an interesting question. Let me think...".

The other options — A) "Ummm... ummm... ummm...", C) Complete silence for 10 seconds, D) "I don't want to answer that." — are incorrect for this IELTS Exam Prep question. As explained above: Natural filler phrases like "That's an interesting question" or "Let me think about that" maintain fluency while giving you time to think.

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Which is a useful filler phrase to maintain fluency?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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