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Short answers are extensively used in conversations to make them dynamic, to avoid unnecessary repetition or to show interest.
EXERCISE 8. English Grammar in Use R.Murphy PP.102 – 103 Ex. 51.1
*“And-what-about-you” Questions
There is a simple but rather common way of asking questions in spoken English. Use “What about you?”, “And you?”, etc.
EXERCISE 9. Say that the person you are asked about does the same/doesn't do it.
Model: You live in North London. And your brother? - My brother lives there. They don't drink coffee. And you? - We don't drink it either.
1. I know that you don't smoke. And your husband?
2. Our relatives come to see us every summer. And how about your relatives
3. I have a lot of homework every day. And what about you?
4. Jay and Nick work for this company. And what about Mr. Hoggin?
5. My children don't eat cabbage. And yours?
6. The Nevils play golf every Saturday. And what about their neighbor?
7. I don't know the city very well. And you?
8. My parents don't feel well in hot weather. And what about your mother?
9. Bob prefers jazz. And his friends?
10. I often think of the holiday we spent together in France. And you?
11. These girls are very good singers. And what about their brothers?
12. My grandmother doesn't keep pets in the house. And yours?
13. Clare is interested in arts. And you?
14. Mr. Willard is on business in Geneva. And Mr. Hart?
(English Tenses: Grammar Practice Activities N.Dementyeva N.Akimova P. 10 Ex. VI)
*Asking Techniques 2
Apart from asking for information we can use questions in many other speech situations. We can use them to make offers and suggestions.
Would you like some coffee?
Shall we go to the opera?
EXERCISE 10. FCE Use of English V. Evans P.191 Ex.246
