1.clarify ( You mean, the CEO isn't cooperating with us?/ Yes, that's exactly what I mean*/ Let me make sure I've understood correctly. They're not going to meet the deadline?/ Yes, that's correct/ So, what you're saying is, we've got a big problem on our hands/ That's right.2. confirm 3.correct ( No. Actually, I'm going to./No, that's incorrect. In fact,** we're still trying to work with our old one.