ns and Answers Questions with Yes/No Answers <..4 Se she a typist?" ‘Yes, she is.” ‘Does she work for a company?" ‘Yes, she does. "Has she finished her work?’ ‘No, she hasn't.” © Questions with Yes/No answers begin with an auzliary oF modal verb is. are, do, does, can, ‘tc.) which is followed by the subject. We usually answer these questions with Yes or No. eg. ‘Are you ted?" Yes, | am.’ “Gan you drive a car?" ‘No, I can't” © When the main verb of the sentence is in the present simple, we form the question with do or does. When the main verb Is in the past simple, ‘we form the question with did, 9. ‘Does Marie own a house?" ‘Yes, she does. ‘Did you post the letter?" No, I didn't." Write questions and answers for the fol lowing statements, as in the examp! 1. Paul was tired when he got home. Wae Paul tired when he got home? Yes, he was. 2 They live in London. 3. She can't play the piano, 4. The film starts at nine o'clock. 5 Youhad an English lesson last night, 6 Sho has got blue eyes. 7 We didn't want to go to the beach. 8 He should follow the doctor's advice. 74 Negative Questio Isn't it a lovely place! Wouldn't it be nice to come here more often? © Negative questions are formed with not, but there is a difference in the word order between the full form and the short form. Full form: auxiliary + subject + not + verb e.g. Do you not like their new house? ‘Short form: auxiliary + n't + subject + verb 2.9. Don't you like their new house? ‘© We use negative questions in speech 2) to ask for confirmation e.g. Didn't Kim come back yesterday? and b) to express: ‘+ surprise. e.g. Don'tyou know how fo boll an egg? ‘+ admiration. 0.g.len't he a great cook! + annoyance. e.g. Can't you be quiet forone minute! write tne snort rorm of ine folowing, negative questions. 1 Can they not decide where to go on holiday? Can't they decide where to go on holiday 2 Did Claire not invite you to her party? 3 Do you not enjoy watching hoor fms? 4 Have you not finished your homework yet? 5. Gan she not go to town on her own? 6 Does he not know where we lve? 7 Has Sue not done the shopping for you? 8 Did he not give you any details?‘How many people are there in the picture?" Three. ‘Where are they?" They're in the street. ‘What are they doing?" ‘Theyre talking.” Wh- questions begin with a question word such as who, what, where, when, ete. We put the auxiliary ‘or modal verb before the subject. question word + auxiliary/modal + subject ‘Who Is used wimnout a noun to ask about people. 8.9. Who do you want to see?" ‘The manager.’ ‘+ Whose is used to ask about possession. e.g. Whose is that coat?" i's Marys.” ‘+ What Is used alone or before a noun to ask about things. 9. ‘What are you looking for?" tin opener." ‘What colour hair has he got?" ‘Brown. What is also used to ask about people, animals ‘or things when there is an unlimited choice of answers. ‘e.g, What books do you like reading? (There are ‘many books to choose from. — unlimited choice) * Which is used alone, or before nouns, one/ ones (oF of, to ask about people, animals or things. e.g. Which is your car? Which car is yours? ‘Which one do you like best?" ‘The blue one.” Which of these houses is suitable fora family? Which is normally used when there is only atim- ited choice of answers. e.g. Which shirt do you like best - the blue or the white one? (There are only two shins to choose from. — limited choice) © where ‘2.9. Where shall put these?’ ‘On my desk © when ‘e.g. When are you leaving?’ “Tomorrow.” © why 2.9. Why cid they leave?” ‘Because they were ted.’ ze >@ ze 1 Questions an How Is used alone or before an adjective/ aavero. e.g. a) How did you get here?" ‘By train.” ) 'How old is Jane?" ‘She's twenty ) How fast can you run? ‘Not very fast. how long 2.9. How long have you been studying here?’ ‘Three weeks. how long ago 2.9. 'How long ago did you get married?’ “Two years ago. how often e.g. ‘How often does Keith go to the gym?’ ‘Three times a week. How much is used with uncountable nouns. ‘9. ‘How much sugar do you need?" ‘Very litle. How many is used with countable noun: 2g ‘How many eggs da you want?’ Tan" Fill In the gaps with the correct question word(s). Now for the general knowledge part of the quiz. 4) ..hat... is the capital of Egypt? Cairo That's correct. 2) can you see the Mona Lisa? In the Louvre, in Paris. Well done, that's right. 3) ‘Romeo and Juliet Charles Dickens. No, that's incorrect. It was Shakespeare. 4) are the Olympic Games held? Every four years, Correct. 8) begin? I think it was in 1939. ‘Yes, you're right. And the final question in this round, is: 6) players are there in a hockey tear? Eleven, Correct. Well, at the end of that round, Contestant 2 hhas the most points, s0 he goes through to the final round to play for our star prize. wrote did the Second World War Fil in who, whose, what, which, where, when, ‘now tong, now often, what ume, why, now ‘much or how many. “Which... is your jacket?’ ‘t's the red one. i is your birthday?’ I's next week is Mary?” ‘She's in her bedroom. 5ns and Answers 4 have you been waiting?” “Only five minutes, sonsenaninnnonne Pamty @F@ YOU going to tonight? ‘Alison's, 6 do you go shopping?” ‘Once a week.” : are you doing at the moment? 'm watching TV. a. ‘are you writing to? "Uncle Tom, 9° do you start work? “At nine o'clock in the morning.’ 10 pieces of toast do you want?" “Two, please.” We isn’t she at work today? ‘Because she's il. 2 did you spend last month?’ “About £500." @ wre 1A: ‘with what, whioh or how. What... do you want to do when you leave schoo!? Fm not really sure, I'd ike to be a vel ‘bag do you prefer — the black one ‘or the brown one? Like the black one best. old are you? twas my birthday last week. Now I'm fifteen. did you get my telephone number? looked in the staff address book. Shall we do on Saturday? Let's just stay at home and watch a video. house did you prefer — the one we ‘saw first or second? | didn't lke either. Well have to keep looking ‘many paire of choos di yous buy last PERORORD Pe Po year? B: Only two. One in the summer and one in the winter. = is your favourite food? B: Roast chicken, Write questions to which the words in bold are the answers. 1. The tiger is the largest member of the cat family Which Ie the largest member of the cat family?. 2 Amature male tiger weighs between 160 and 230 kg. 3. Tigers are usually orange with black stripes. 4 Tigers live in Russia, China, India and South-East Asia. 76 5 The Javan tiger, the Bali tiger and the Caspian tiger are extinct 6 Tigers eat a variety of smaller animals, including deer. 7 Tigers can produce young at any time of year. 8 Tigers usually have two or three cubs at a time. 9 Tigers lve for an average of eleven years. 10 Tigers are hunted for sport or for their fur. Write questions to which the words in bold are the answers. Claudette 32 years old Sho lvos in Pare, France, and has lived there since she was 5 years old. Claudette works asa lawyer fora successful aw fim, and she rav- cls to work by car every day. Claudette is married. Her husband's name is Jean. They have two dogs. She loves to take the dogs for long walks every evening after ‘work. Claudette has several hobbies, such as reading and playing the piano, but her favourite hobby is cook- ing. Jean thinks this is good, too, because he gets to eat the wonderful meals she makes. How old ie she?..Subject /Object Questions Subject questions are questions we ask when we want to know the subject of the sentence. These questions usually begin with the words ‘who, what or which. In subject questions, the verb is in the affirmative form. eg. Who gave you this ring? ror hi eg yo Gcanea Or ea caus at wes ab Lewno snows __ Para? Object questions are questions we ask when we want to know the object of the sentence. These questions usually begin with the words who, ‘what orwhich. In object questions, the verb is in the interrogative form. 2g. Who are you going to invite o the party? What did he say? ‘subject verb object Keith knows _» Pamela, Who < does Keith know? Note: In object questions if a verb is followed by a preposition, the preposition usually comes at the end of the question. e.g. Who are you talking to? Write questions to which the words In bold are the answer 1. The Petersons have bought a dog. Who has bought a dog?. 2. The Petersons have bought a dog. What have the Fetersons bought?.. 3. Rachel is writing a letter. 4 Rachel is writing a letter. 5 Brian likes this car. 6 Brian likes this car. Questions an 7 Dad broke the window. 8 Dad broke the window 9 Mother wil make a birthday cake 10 Motor wil make @ birthday cake. 11 Robin is going to bake some biscuits 12 Robin is going o bake some biscuits Write questions to which the words In bold are the answers. 1. Wendy doesn't agree with her friend's decision What doesn't Wendy agree with? 2. James is istening to some old records. 3 Sharon is wating for the bus. 4 The boys were talking about football 5 She has got a letter tom her pen-tiend, 6 Martin is thinking about his holiday. 7. This jacket belongs to Stacey. 8 Pauline was married to Nigel. @ Complete the questions. There are two books. The one on the table is Sue's. 4) ‘Which ..book is Sue's.” “The one on the table. b) "Whose ......book is on the table..." ‘Sue's. 2. Steven wrote four letters. a) Who 2° ‘Steven, b) ‘How many "Four. 3. Teresa is going to wash the car. a) ‘Who 2 ‘Teresa.’ b) “What 7° The car. 4. Kate visited John in hospital yesterday. a) ‘Who 2° Kate. b) Who John 5 David has taken Frank's new CO. a) ‘Whose 2 Frank’. b) ‘Who 2 ‘David. 6 Alice is going to the cinema tonight. a) ‘Who 2 Alice. b) ‘Where 7° "The cinema, W7ns and Answers Indirect (Questions 4 Indirect questions are introduced with: Do you know ...?, Can/Could you tell me ...?, Have you any idea ...? We use indirect questions when we ask for information politely. The word order in indirect ‘questions is the same as in statements (subject + verb). Helen? Do you know where Helen is? (NOT: Bo-you-know-whore-o-Holon?) ) Did he phone? Have you any idea ifjwhether he phoned? a ‘Turn the following inte indirect questions. 1 Where's the police station? Do you know where the police station Is? 2. Why are there no buses today? Have you any idea 3. Who won the star prize? Can you tell me 4. Did the window cleaner come today? Do you know 5 How much does this vase cost? Could you tell me 6 How do they know the results already? Have you any idea 7 What's the time? Could you tell me 8 Are the shops open tomorrow? Can you tell me ‘Turn the gi 's questions into indirect 1. Are there any tickets avaliable? 2 What time does it ota? ‘3 How much are the tickets? 4 Can I collect the kets later? 6.9. Could you tell me if there are any tickets available? 78 (hte Ser7? Tim afraid so, dag ‘® We can use so to avoid repeating a clause after the following verbs and expressions: be afraid, believe, expect, guess, hope, imagine, suppose, think, it seems/appears, etc. eg. ‘Will he arrive early?’ I hope so.” (=I hope he will arrive early.) ‘4 We can form negations in two ways: ) negative verb + so e.g. ls she French?" don't think so.” ) positive verb + not e.g. ‘Did you get the job?" ‘'m afraid not. The negative of the verbs appear, believe, seem and suppose is formed in either way. eg. Will they stay here for long?” 11 don't believe so.’ or ' believe not. ‘The negative of the verbs expect, imagine and think is usually formed with negative verb+ so. 2g. 1s John coming tonight?" don't think so." ‘The negative of the verbs be afraid, guess and hope is formed with positive verb + not. 12g. ‘Do you have to take the test again? ‘Thope not.’ Write answers to the questions using the words in brackets and any other necessary words. Is Jane coming to the party? ‘No, | don’t think go... (NOJ think). She's got fly Have you got a spare pen I can borrow? (No/atraid). Ive only @rar got one. Ie it going to enow today? (Yes/believe). I's very cold Is Frank coming to work today? (Nojthink). He would have Beer been here by now. ‘Are you going out to dinner on your birthday? : (Yesiexpect). | usually do. ‘Are you ready to leave? (Yes/suppose). Let's go. Is Mary at home? Br DR Or (Nojsuppose). No one is answering the telephone. ‘Ate you going on holiday this summer? (Yesinope). I've been saving money since January @>Question CERES i Itisnt a dog. They are peacocks. ist? aren't they? © Question tags are short questions at the end of statements. They are mainly used in speech when ‘we want to confirm something or when we want to find out if something is true or not. © Question tags are formed with the auxiliary or modal ‘verb from the main sentence and the appropriate ‘subject pronoun. e.g. Karen is learming to drive, isn't she? Mark can't ride a horse, can he? © When the verb of the sentence isin the present or past simple, we form the question tag with do/ ‘does oF did and the subject pronoun. ‘2g. John doesn't ike got, does he? They left for Milan, didn't they? © A positive statement Is followed by a negative question tag, and a negative statement is followed by a positive question tag. eg. He won the prize, didn't he? She didn't tell the uth, dd she? ‘© When the sentence contains a word with a negative meaning like never, hardly, seldom or rarely, the ‘question tag is positive. 12.9. They hardly ever go to the theatre, do they? © Some verbs/expressions form question tags ditfer- ently. Study the following examples: Lam + arent? Jam thin, aren't 1? Imperative - willwon't you? Stop talking, wilwont you? Don't talk, will you? Let's + shall we? Lat's go out, shall wa? Ihave (got) “havent? She has got a bike, hasn't possess) she? Ihave + don't? You have lunch at three {other meanings) o'clock, don't you? There is/are + isn'Y aren't there? ‘This/That ie + ien't it? Don't + will you? There is an envelope on the desk, isn't there? This is Pam's shi, fant #2 Questions an: Te @ When we are sure of the answer and expect agreement, the voice goes down in the question tag. eg. This isn'ta sparrow, 15.7 ~ © When we aren't sure of the answer and want to ccheck information, the volce goes up In the question tag. e.g. This is a turtle, isn't it? 7 CB, vncentne tne correct answer 1A: Youhaven't seen my bag anywhere, haven't you! have you? B: No, You didn't leave it in the car, dd youvdidn't, you? ‘A: Oh, I remember. | put it under the seat, didn't aia 1? B: | see. Take the keys and go and get it 2 A: You know about cars, don't youdo you? B: | know a ile bit, but not very much. ‘A: Oh. You haven't got the phone number of a ‘good mechanic then, haven't youlhave you? No, I'm sorry. You'll have to ask someone else, 1 see you at Christmas, Tony. ‘You won't forget to write, won't youiwill you? Of course not. I've got your address have | haven't 1? Bi Vas. I gave it ta you yostorday, didn't Haiel 1? ROre Fill in the correct question tags and short answers. 1 ‘Diana has got blonde hair, ..hiasn't shen.” ‘Yes, ..she hae. 2 ‘Don't be late, 2 "No, 3. ‘Julie is a haircresser, 7 ‘Yes, 4 You've been to France, “Yes, 5 ‘She doesn't work here, 7 “No, 8 They went ou... z ‘Yes, 7 ‘That's Mike's car, 2 ‘Yes, i 79ns and Answers 8 ‘They've gone on holiday, 2 “No. They're at home." 9 "You don't like coffee, ” ‘No, 10. ‘Simon lives in Spain, 2 "No, He lives in Italy.” 11. ‘Jane Goesn't ook nappy, sen? Pa 5 12. "That fim was terrible, 2 ‘Yes, 19 "Bath's got a naw jab, ? PY snrsnnnnnn 14 ‘She works in a school, 2 "Yes, 7 15 “There's a book on the table, 7 "No, There's one on the chair.” 16 “She isn't going out tonight, 2 ‘Yes, ‘She's going to the cinema” 17 ‘Sally has got a dog, ? Yee, a 18 “Your father is a dentist, > ‘No. He's a vet. 19 “They Used to spend a lot of ime together, 7" Yes, i Fill in the question tags, then read the sentences aloud with the correct intonation. sure not sure 1. You haven't got time to help me, 2 have yoy..? 72 There's sée milk inthe fridge, 3. She's finished the report, a ° ’ 4 Dad will take me to the airport v8. They're coming soon ; . 8 Yougotowork by tai, y 7 YoutiveinLendon now, Y__® They got married last year, They know each ather alread S " 7 10 That it's very tal, charge sb for sth conscious of sth charge sb with sth unconscious of sth connection between die of sth speak to sb about sth divide sth into sth in connection with sth grateful to ab for sth 4 There is no connection .perveen.. the two crimes. 2 Caroline was very grateful Rob) helping her with her homework He charged me had only had one, wo coftews when | 4 The men were charged mansiaughter. 5. They divided the cake two pieces. 6 He was arrested in connection the attack, 7 The old man died a hear attack. 8 The lecturer spoke to the class art 9 He was unconscious being watched, turn down: 1) refuse sb’s offer 2) reduce (volume, heat, etc) (opp: tun up) turn on: switch on (lights, a radio, etc.) (opp: turn off turn to: {0 to sb for help turn up: 4) (of an opportunity) arise 2) anive 3) increase (volume, heat, etc) turn sth out: produce sth Fill in the gaps with the correct phrasal verb. 1 L.tum to for help) 2 | waited for an hour, but nobody (arrived) 3. Jim invited me to dinner. but | had to him (refuse his invitation) 4 This company the best, equipment on the market. (produces) 5 She the lights and saw her husband asleep. (switched on) 6 He is working as a waiter until a better job (arises) 7 sim the volume so he could listen to the news. (increased) 8 I'shot! Can you the heating? (reduce) ry parents in times of trouble. (go 10