Question Type 1:-Basic Description:

1.Like question

2.Dislike question

3.Type question

4.How often question

5.WH question

6.Yes No question

7.Would question

8.Double choice question

9.Advantage question

10.Disadvantage question

11.Childhood question

12.Important question

QUESTION TYPE 1:- BASIC DESCRIPTION

Common problem with this type of question and solution

Look at the example answer:-

I come from Dhaka. I am native of this city. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. In Dhaka, there
are many historical places such as Lalbag Fort, Dhakesshori Temple and so on.

 The answer is short.

 It does not contain any linking words or phrases.
 It does not contain any redundant language
 There are no examples of uncommon vocabulary.
 There is no idiomatic language.
 The grammar is correct but it is very basic grammar.
 There are no complex sentence structures.
 The tense use is limited.
Well as you can probably guess I come from Dhaka and I have lived here all my life, I suppose
if I had to describe Dhaka, the first thing I would say is that it’s absolutely enormous may be
 even one of the biggest city in Asia I guess. It’s so big in fact that even the locals have problems
finding their way around .another significant characteristic is that it offers examples of both
classical and contemporary architecture .actually some of the Bangladesh’s most renowned
landmarks are located in the middle of Dhaka.

 It is long but does not move away from the topic/questions.

 It contains redundant language.
 It contains linking phrases.
 It contains one idiom.
 It contains some uncommon vocabulary.
 The vocabulary is topic specific.
 It contains examples of complex sentence structures.
 It contains a mix of tenses.
 The grammar is correct (even in the longer structures).
Lead in phrase
 Of course I do Right, OK……
 OK then…… Well………
 Alright……. Well first of all…..
 Well, you know…… To be honest…..
 Actually…… Generally speaking……………..
First Pointing phrase

 …the first thing I should mention is that… ……the main thing you need to know is
that…..
 ….the point I’d like to begin with is that….. …..I suppose I should begin by highlighting
the fact that…..
 ….I could start off by saying that…. …..you may (or may not) be aware that in
fact…..
 …..my initial point would be that…..
 …..I need to start off by pointing out that….
 …..I really need to kick off with point that…
Second pointing phrase
 Another point which I could add is that…… Examples of 3rd pointing phrases: and I
shouldn’t forget to mention that……
 A second feature which I should mention is that.. In addition to what I’ve just said, I can
add that…..
 As well as that, I could say that….. Something else that I need to comment on is
that…..
 On top of that I can also add that….. I guess I could also remark on the fact
that…….
 Also I suppose I should say that…..
Well….. the first thing I should mention is that….. my hometown is Dhaka which is the
capital city of Bangladesh and it is located in the heart of Bangladesh. As well as that, I
could say that….. There are many historical places in this city like Lalbag Fort, Dhakessorri
temple and so on.

Lead in phrase + First Pointing phrase + First reason + Second pointing phrase +
Second reason

 Nouns
Winding street suburb architecture the locals (=people) local cuisine shopping Residential area
estate neighborhood Apartment complex capital.

 Adjectives
Sprawling regionally important commercial unique distinctive built up industrial provincial.

 Idioms run down(=in bad condition)some areas are run down up market
/chic(=fashionable)some neighborhood are very up market/chic
Well…the first thing I should mention is that… my hometown is Dhaka which is the capital city
of Bangladesh and it is located in the heart of Bangladesh. As well as that ,I could say
that….There are many historical and sprawling places in this city like Lalbag Fort, Dhakessorri
temple and so on. In addition, some neighborhoods are very up market.

 Tell me about the house/flat you live in.

Well…the first thing I should mention is that…………………

As well as that, I could say that…………………

 Tell about your job.

Well…the first thing I should mention is that……..

As well as that, I could say……..

Let’s try by yourself

 Tell me about your family.

Well..the first thing I should mention is that…….

As well as that, I could say that…..

 Tell me about your city.

Well.. the first thing I should mention is that…..
As well as that, I could say…..

QUESTION TYPE 2:- LIKING

Liking expression
1.I love I simple adore…

2.I’m fairly/pretty keen on… I’m quite enthusiastic about…

3.I’m really into…. I am found of………………….

4.I’m quite a big fun of… I generally prefer…(use only when comparing)

5.I am interested in………………

Yes I do, I am quite enthusiastic about animals but in particular I adore cats and dogs very much.
In addition I also love tiger.

Compare these two answers

1.Response 1-yes, I like animals specially cats and dogs.

2.Response2-yes I do, I am quite enthusiastic about animals but in particular I adore cats and
dogs very much. In addition I also love tiger.

Examples Phrases:

1.But in particular……

2.Particularly……

3.Especially…….

4.Specially…….

5.To be more precise……

6.To be more specific……

7.To be more exact…….

8.To be more accurate…….

What food do you like ?

Well, I am fond of …………but in particular I love………very much. In addition, I also……

Do you like reading ?

Obviously, I do, I am fond of ……… but in particular I love……… very much. In addition, I
also……

QUESTION TYPE: 3 DISLIKING

Is there anything you do not like about your school/studies ?

Disliking Expression:

1.Some how I am not so keen on…….

2.Some how I am not really that fond of …….

3. Some how I am not much that of a fan of …….

4. Some how I am not so interested in…….

Contrastive Connectors:

Although………..

Even though…….

While…….

Whereas……..

Why you do like this type of sport ?

I guess this is probably because I do not have fun with it. In addition, it is boring, frustrating and
also mind-numbing.

Is there any food you do not like ?

Although I love almost all types of foods, somehow I do not love to eat fast foods because eating
fast food is boring as well as tasteless.

QUESTION TYPE: 4.TYPES OF

Features need to RESPONSE

Expression for type

Knowledge about type

Knowing some adjectives

1.Type Expression:

There is quite a wide range of ……

There is quite an extensive diversity of …..

There is quite a diverse mixture of…..

There is a fairly range of……

2.Knowledge about type:

Types of hobbies: Enrichment, Hobbies, Sports, Collecting, Outdoors etc.

Types of film: Action, Comedy, Social, Romantic, Horror etc.

Types of books: Novels, Drama, Action, Romance, Guide, Travel etc.

3.Knowing some Adjectives:

Common

Commonplace

Influential

Popular

Frequent

Prevalent

Fashionable

Tell me about the type of sports that are popular in your country ?

Well, there is quite a wide range of sports popular in my country such as indoor sports, outdoor
sports and so on. Yet I imagine the most popular may well be outdoor sports like cricket and
football because people enjoy this very much.

QUESTION TYPES 5 HOW OFTEN QUESTIONS:

How often do you go to the cinema ?……….Maybe once a week.
To say the truth it really depends…….

OR

To be honest, it really depends…….

If it is weekdays…..

If it is weekends…..

If it is summer…..

If it is winter……

If it is good weather…….

If it is term time…….

It is likely that I may ………

It is likely that I may……..

Sometimes/rarely/often but……..

Sometimes/every now/then……..

Rarely/once in a blue moon…….

How often do you go to the cinema ?

To say the truth it really depends. If I have got a lot got time, it is likely that I may go for cinema.
Otherwise, I go for it every now and then.

How do you go stadium ?

To be honest, it really depends. If ……………..love go to………..Otherwise I go every now and

then………..

QUESTION TYPES 6 W/H QUESTIONS:

Where do you usually buy your cloth?

To say the truth depends. If I have a lot of time, it is likely that I may go Basundhara City
complex. Otherwise, I go for it in any local shops.

When do you listen to music?

To say the truth depends. If I have a lot of time, it is likely that I may listen music whole day.
Otherwise, I go for it in the evening.

How often do you for art exhibition?

To be honest, it really depends. If it is weekend, I love to go art exhibition. Otherwise, I go once

in blue moon

QUESTION TYPE 7 YES/NO QUESTIONS:

Look at the following questions:

DO people wear special clothes at weddings in your country?

Is watching TV popular activity in your country?

Do you think it is important to plays sports/do physical exercise?

Is fast food popular in your country?

Is healthy eating important?

Can you play a musical instrument?

Do you think it is important for children to learn to play a musical instrument?

Is food expensive in your country?

Is education free in your country?

Do you think you are an ambitious person?

Basic Structure:

Of course, I think………….This is because…………..

I am afraid…………..I do not think so. This is because………

Do people wear special clothes at weddings in your country?

Of course, I think, people wear special clothes at weddings in your country. This is because it is
our part of culture to wear luxurious clothes at party.

Is watching TV a popular activity in your country?

Of course, I think, watching TV a popular activity in my country. This is because it is very
relaxing, entertaining and so on.

Opening Phrase:

Well, in actual fact, if I think about it, I guess that in many ways……..

Ok, well in reality, I suppose that to some extent……….

Alright, I guess that on the other hand……….

Well, certainly in some ways………..

First Statement Using a Linking Structure:

Especially, when you consider that……

Particularly, if you think about the point that……

Especially, with regard to the point that…….

And this is definitely the case with……..

Do people in your country often keep pets?

Well, certainly in some ways….particularly if you think about the point that pets animals are the
excellent way to enjoy your free time. But you also have to understand that….keeping pet
animals is very costly and most people do not afford that. So in the main, I suppose the answer is
probably yes and no.

Quick Idea

It is good for/important for society/people……

For Good Score

Try to talk both positive side and negative side….

Use expression like…..you also have to understand that…..

Do you spend weekends with?

To say the truth it really depends. If I have got a lot of time, it is likely that I may spend time
with my friends. Otherwise, I spend time with my family.
QUESTION TYPE 8 WOULD QUESTIONS
Look at the following questions:

Would you like to move to another city, in the future?

Would you like to change about your job?

Would you like to live near the sea?

Would you like to learn another foreign language?

Would you like to be in a film?

Would you like to change about your city?

Would you like to change about your school?

Would you like to change about your name?

Would you like to change your name?

No, I do not want to change my name.

If we use second conditional tense………

If I had the chance, I would like to………

Would you like to change your job?

I am afraid, if I had the chance, I would not take this opportunity because if I changed my job, I
would be able to get more benefits.

Let’s go for some examples:

Do you love watching movies at home or at cinema?

Well, I am now in two minds, but I had to choose, given the choices, I would go for watching
movies at cinema because it is more interesting than watching at home.