Daniel: Hey, I'm really sorry I'm late. I came as fast as I could.

Hana: It's OK. Nobody has really come yet.

Daniel: Why? Where are they?

Hana: Well, John is shopping. He is getting some food.

Daniel: OK, what about Emma? Where is she?

Hana: Emma has an exam, so she is studying and she is going to come later.

Daniel: OK, how about Alex? I don't see him around.

Hana: Oh, Alex is over there. He is preparing for the BBQ.

Daniel: Oh, yeah, that's right. And how about Marcus and Emily?

Hana: They are over there. They are playing.

Daniel: Oh, so how many people are left? Who else is coming?

Hana: Uh, I don't know. No one has really contacted me yet.

Daniel: Oh, well, let's hope we can get around ten people maybe.

Hana: Yes, I hope so.

Daniel: Cool!

Grammar Patterns
Questions

 What is he doing?
 What is she doing?
 What are they doing?
Affirmative

 He is working.
 She is shopping.
 They are talking.

Negative

 He is not coming.
 She is not sleeping.
 They are not working.

Yes / No Questions

 Are you working?

 Is she coming?
 Are they helping you?

Short Response

 Yes, sad but true

 Yes, as a matter of fact
 Yes, kind of

Answer these questions about the interview.

1) What is John doing?

a) studying
b) resting
c) shopping

2) What is Emma doing?

a) watching TV
b) shopping
c) studying

3) What are Marcus and Emily doing?

 a) working
b) having fun
c) studying

4) What is Alex doing?

a) cooking
b) sleeping
c) leaving