The phrases we use to open conversation serve to:
A) get a listener's attention and establish a conversational leader
B) get a listener's attention and make a reference to the relationship to the conversational partner
C) * get a listener's attention and establish a turn-taking sequence
D) get a listener's attention and justify ending contact

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Opening phrases serve to establish a turn-taking sequence by indicating that the speaker wishes to begin speaking and signal that they expect the listener to respond. Options A and B are partially correct, but they do not encompass the full purpose of opening phrases. Option D is incorrect as these phrases are used to initiate contact, not end it.

The Phrases We Use to Open Conversation Serve To