01.- Form questions, then identify the speech situation for each question.

1 (you/pick up children from school?)

…Could you pick up the children from school?… (request)

2 (I/use the car today?)

3 (you/like/come over to my house?)

4 (you/do my shopping tomorrow?)

5 (what time/shops close today?)

6 (we go/concert this evening”)

7 (I borrow/some money?)

8 (we/go/the cinema tonight?)

9 (you like/go to the beach tomorrow)

10 (I use/your pen for a minute?)

02.- Fill in: who, whose, which, what, where, how long, how often, what time, when, how
many, how much, how or why.

1 ” …What…. does she do for a living?” “She’s a florist.”

2 ” ……………bag is this?” “It’s Mary’s.”

3 “………….. skirt do you prefer, the long one or the short one?”
“The short one.”

4 ” …………………people work in this office?” “Thirty.”

5 ” ……………..is your mother coming back?” “Next week.”

6 ” …………didn’t you tell me that you were leaving?” “I forgot.”

7 ” …………….does a ticket to Edinburgh cost?” “£50.”

8 “……………..have you been living in London?” “Three years.”

9 “……………..times a week do you go to the gym?” ” Four.”

10 “…………………car is that parked outside?” “John’s.”

11 “……………… bus goes to the airport?” “The number 24.”

12 “……………..were you born?” “In Brighton.”

13 ” ……………..does the plane arrive at Heathrow?” “Twelve o’clock.”

14 “…………don’t you come with us to the theatre?” “I’d love to.”

15 “…………….do you get to work?” “By bus.”

16 “……………….is that tall man over there?” “My uncle.”

17 “…………………times have you been to France?” “Three.”

18 ” ………..is the cheapest way to get to Liverpool, by bus or by train?” “By bus.”

19 “………………..do you see your parents?” “Every month.”

20 ” ……………kind of films do you like?” “Adventure stories.”

03.- Write questions for the sentences below. The words in bold should be the answer.

1 James arrived late

…. Who arrived late? …

2 Tina cooked the food .

3 She likes ice skating .

4 My father drove me to school. .

5 It was Ann’s fault. .

6 He bought a new tie .

7 Shakespeare wrote that play .

8 Daniel shouted at Sarah .

9 Sheila didn’t talk to Diane .

10 Henry arrived at ten o’clock .

11 My sister had a baby .

12 Paul gave the parcel to Mary .

13 Anita opened the window .

14 The car belongs to Barbara .

15 I have five brothers .

16 The ticket cost £5 .

17 Nick lives in London .

18 My favourite food is pizza .

19 Simon likes Julie .

20 Dennis was born in 1970 .

21 My favourite pet is the cat. .

22 Tom is getting married to Lisa .

23 Paul gave the parcel to Barbara .

24 The film lasted three hours.

04.- Use the prompts below to make a negative question, then give a suitable reply.

1 A: Why didn’t you come to school yesterday? … Weren’tyou feeling well … ? (you/feeling
well)
B: … No,I wasn’t…….

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A: There was a good film on TV last night. ? (you/watch it)

B: …………………….., I was too tired.

3 A: The meeting’s been cancelled, Mr Bright. ? (anyone/tell you)

B: …………………, they didn’t.

4 A: It’s getting late ? (he/should be here by now)

B: …………………., he should.

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A: You look very tired ? (you/sleep well last night)

B: …………………, I’m afraid not.

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A: Why is John at home today? (he/should be working)

B: ………………….., he has the day off.

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A: Why weren’t you at the party last night? ? (you/be invited)

B: ……………………….., but I didn’t feel like going.

05.- Fill in the appropriate question tag.

1 You have got enough money, .. haven’t you .. ?

2 He will be on time, ……………?

3 There is enough food for everyone, ………………..?

4 She used to fight with her brother, …………….?

5 Everyone felt embarrassed, ………………?

6 I am dressed smartly enough, …………..?

7 That’s your car, ………………?

8 You will pick me up, ………………?

9 Let’s eat dinner now, ………………..?

10 Don’t leave without me, ………………. ?

11 You have been invited,………………….. ?

12 There are a lot of people here, ………………..?

13 She left an hour ago, ………….?

14 He hates pizza,……………… ?

15 That was your father, ……………………. ?

16 Tell me, ………………..?

17 Let me know,……………….. ?

18 Ann can’t speak French,…………….. ?

19 She has a brother,…………….. ?

20 I am older than you, ……………..?

06.- Add an appropriate response expressing disappointment, disapproval, surprise or

confirmation.

1 “He is in India.” ” … He is ?”…. (surprise)

2 “It is very cold today.”………….. ?” (confirmation)

3 “It’s five o’clock already.”…………… ?” (surprise)

4 “She failed the exam.” ” ……………..?” (disappointment)

5 “Mary’s ill.” ” ……………..?” (surprise)

6 “He missed the bus.” ” ………………?” (disappointment)

7 “Jack’s her cousin.” ” ……………?” (confirmation)

8 “I haven’t read that book.” “……………. .. ?” (surprise)

9 “He’s a very quiet child.” ” …………..?” (confirmation)

10 “She’s very rude.” ” ……………?” (disapproval)

07.- Add question tags and short answers to the following.

1 “You used to play the piano, …didn’t you… ?” …”Yes, I did”… .

2 “She’s got a loud voice, ……………. ?” “Yes,……………”

3 “Walk a bit slower, …………….?” “No, …………….”

4 “He works for Laura, ………………?” “No, ………….”

5 “You’ve been to Japan, …………….?” “Yes, ………………”

6 “You’re coming to the party tonight, ……….?” “No, …………”

7 “They had been told about it, ………….?” “Yes,……………. ”

8 “Don’t repeat what I told you, ……………?” “No, ………….”

9 “They won’t be very happy, ……….. ?” “No, ……………. “

10 “You have an appointment this morning, ……..?” “Yes, ……..”

11 “They bought that car last year, ………..?” “Yes, ……………”

12 “He’s going to be surprised, ………?” “Yes, …………… “

08.- Rephrase the sentences using so, neither/nor or but as in the example:

1 Both Simon and Joe play football.

…Simon plays football. So does Joe …

2 Peter can’t drive and I can’t either .

3 I’ve been to America. David hasn’t. .

4 Sally and Ann don’t want to come .

5 Both Mary and Sam are at school. .

6 Mark doesn’t speak French and Tim doesn’t either .

7 Jane saw the play. Kate did too .

8 I don’t like watching cricket – Daniel does .

9 Sean hasn’t done his homework. Pam hasn’t either .

10 I passed the exam. My friend didn’t pass .

11 Both Peter and I are going to the concert .

12 I don’t approve of gambling. My friends don’t either.

13 Paul has been informed. Louise has too.

14 Tom doesn’t like Thai food. His wife does .

15 Charlie won’t come and Dan won’t either.

16 I can play the violin. My brother can’t.

09.- Add an appropriate response to the following sentences.

1 That’s Harry over there! (surprise) … So it is! …

2 She’s found a job! (surprise)

3 George doesn’t like strawberries. (addition – I) .

4 Diana has gone on holiday. (addition – Alice) .

5 Rebecca doesn’t like Caroline. (addition – I) .

10.- Fill in the blanks using the verb in brackets and so or not

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A: Will Bill come to the races? (think)

B: … I don’t think so . He’s not very well…

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A: Will you go away for Christmas? (hope)

B: …………………………… . I need a rest.

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A: Will your grandmother have to go into hospital? (afraid)

B: …………………………………… She’s very sick.

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A: How do you know that John will be late?(tell)
B: ……………………… He mentioned it before leaving.

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A: Are you going shopping tomorrow? (suppose)

B: ………………. There’s no food in the house.

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A: Is the whole family invited to the reception? (appear)

B: ……………………………. The hall is too small.

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A: Will you be at home this evening? (expect)
B:…………………………….. I haven’t made any plans.

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A: Do you think Caroline likes Huqh? (imagine)
B: ………………………………… They don’t seem to get on very well together.

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A: Can you lend me some money? (afraid)

B: …………………. I haven’t been paid yet.

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A: Do you think it will rain tomorrow? (hope) B: …………………………………… I want to
go on a picnic.

11:
A: Will he approve of the plan? (expect)
B: …………………………………… He’s accepted all our ideas so far.

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A: Will you be at the wedding? (afraid)
B:………………………………….. I’ll be in Glasgow that weekend.

11.- Fill in short answers as in the example:

A: Shall we go rafting this Sunday?

B: … Yes, of course …. I’m sure we’ll have a nice time.

2
A: Would you like another cup of coffee?
B: ……………………….. . I’m very thirsty.

3
A: Shall I wash your shirt for you?
B: ……………………. . I’ll do it later.

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A: Will you be able to drive me to work?
B: ………………………….. The car’s broken down.

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A:Shall we go out for a meal tonight?
B: ……………………………… We haven’t been out for ages.
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A: Would you and Bill like to come over on Saturday night?
B: …………………………….. We’ve been invited to a party.

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A: Could you go and buy some fruit?

B: ……………………… I have nothing to do at the moment.

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A: Can I wear your blue jumper today?
B: …………………………………. I’m going to wear it.

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A: May I borrow this book?
B: …………………………………….. I’ve read it already.

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A: Will you be coming tomorrow?
B: …………………………. I have to go to the dentist.

12.- Find the word which should not be in the sentence.

1 John goes jogging every morning, doesn’t he go?

2 Would you mind to picking some things up at the supermarket?

3 That’s your car, isn’t it this?
4 How long have you be lived in London?
5 There is a problem with the photocopier again, isn’t it there?
6 Don’t forget to ring the dentist, will you not?
7 How long time does it take to get there?
8 Would you to like a cup of coffee?
9 Didn’t you not see him yesterday?
10 She used to be a flight attendant, didn’t use she?
11 Who did told you about the problem?
12 How long is it the film?
13 Could you mind copy these notes for me?
14 What Tom did he say about the assignment?