Final Speaking Exam

How to answer questions

Objectives
In this presentation, students will learn how to answer
questions:
• using the correct verb tense
• expanding on ideas
• using full sentences
• adding opinions
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 Answering Questions

Choosing Using full Expanding Expressing

the right sentences on ideas opinions
verb tense
Choosing the right verb tense
First, identify the tense in the question.

‘What did you buy from the supermarket?’

simple past tense
Now answer the question using the same tense.

‘I bought some cookies.’

simple past tense
Using full sentences
 ‘Who is the most important person in
your life?’
‘My father.’

Try to answer questions in complete sentences.

‘The most important person in my life is

my father.
 ‘What do you do on weekends?’
‘Spend time with my friends.’

Now try to answer the question in a complete

sentence.

‘On weekends, I spend time with my friends.’

Expanding on ideas
 ‘What do you do on weekends?’
‘On weekends, I spend time with my friends.’

Try to expand your answers with reasons,

examples, or comparisons.
‘On weekends, I like to spend time with my friends
because we rarely see each other during the week.’
 Extend your answers
• Try to answer the teacher’s questions in full. Extend your answers and don't
wait for the teacher to ask you another question.

• When your answers are short, this shows the teacher that you cannot talk in
detail about a topic.

• If the teacher says 'Why?’, she wants you to give a reason for your answer
and give more details.
 Expressing your opinion

I believe..
In my opinion..

From my point of
view, ..
 ‘Should students be allowed to use their mobile
phone in the classroom?’

‘In my opinion, students should be allowed to use their

mobile phone in the classroom because it can be a
helpful learning tool.’
 ‘Should museums be free?’
‘Well, from my point of view, museums should be free for the
public. Museums are places for people to enjoy arts, learn
about different cultures, and explore history.’
 ‘Do you think friendship is important?’

‘Well, I believe friendship is important to everyone.’

THANK YOU