Language functions questions

'Sorry to interrupt, but ...' The speaker wants to .......... .

'Just a second, I haven't finished.' The speaker wants to .......... .

'What I mean is ...' / 'Let me put it another way.' These phrases are used to .......... .

A: What should we buy for Ali's birthday? B: .......... a new drone?

'It isn't nearly as good as the other one.' The speaker is .......... .

'You can't go wrong with a book. It's a great present.' The speaker is .......... .

'How much is this?' The polite indirect question is: Could you tell me .......... ?

'Could you help me?' The polite indirect question is: I wonder .......... help me.

I'd like to know what time the restaurant opens. The sentence with the same meaning is: Would you mind .......... what time the restaurant opens?

A: Would you like some help with the café? B: .......... , but we'd like to organise everything ourselves.

A: Cycling is the best way to travel in the city. B: .......... , but it can be dangerous in heavy traffic.

A: I don't think cars should be allowed in the city centre. B: .......... Cars cause too much pollution.

Which phrase shows strong disagreement?

Interviewer: What are your strengths? Candidate: .......... I always finish my work before the deadline.

Which is good advice for a job interview?