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Basic Responses

Basic Conversation


Basic Responses

Self Introduction

Hello everybody! Good Morning.

I am ____________.

I am from ____________.

I am _____________ years old.

I am a student of school level.

I study in class __________.

I am pleased to see you.


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Quick Responses

Expressions Responses

Excuse me Yes please

Good Morning Good Morning

How are you? I am fine, thank you.

Take it please. Thank you very much

Thank you Your welcome/ its ok/ it’s my pleasure

Its nice to meet you. Thank you. Its nice to meet you too.

I am very glad to see you. Thank you. Same to you.

Have a nice stay or journey. Thank you so much.

Happy New Year Thank you. Same to you.


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Expressions Responses

Happy Birthday Thank you very much.

You are looking beautiful Thanks for the compliment.

I have a terrible headache I am sorry to hear that

I failed in the exam. I am sorry to hear that. Better luck next time.

Could you help me sir/ miss? Sure. What can I do for you.

May I come in? Sure

May I ask you some questions? Sure, go ahead.

What time is it now? It’s 5 pm

Do you like tea? Yes, I do

Would like to have some cookies? Sure, I would love to. OR No, thank you.


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Asking Questions

The basic rule for asking questions in English is straightforward: Invert the order of the subject and the first auxiliary verb.

It is snowing. = Is it snowing?

He can speak German. = Can he speak German?

They have lived here a long time. = Have they lived here a long time?

She will arrive at ten o'clock. = Will she arrive at ten o'clock?

He was driving fast. = Was he driving fast?

You have been smoking. = Have you been smoking?

If there is no auxiliary, use part of the verb 'to do'.

You speak fluent French. = Do you speak fluent French?

She lives in Brussels. = Does she live in Brussels?

They lived in Manchester. = Did they live in Manchester?


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Most questions with question words are made in the same way:

How often does she eats ice cream?Why don't you come?Where do you work?How many did you buy?What time did you go?Which one do you like?Whose car were you driving?

Note who, what and which can be the subject. Compare:

Who is coming to lunch? (who is the subject of the verb)Who do you want to invite to lunch? (you is the subject of the verb)What happened? (what is the subject of the verb)What did you do? (you is the subject of the verb)Note the position of the prepositions in these questions:Who did you speak to?What are you looking at?Where does he come from?


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Exercise

1. To lunch is coming who?Who is coming to lunch?

2. Do one which like you?Which one do you like?

3. 9:30 she at will arrive?Will she arrive at 9:30?

4. you happy are?Are you happy.

5. They live Manhattan did in?Did they live in Manhattan


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JAMES: Good morning, Professor Austin, how are you doing?

PROFESSOR AUSTIN: Good morning, James. I am doing well. And you?

JAMES: I’m great, thank you. This is my friend Emma. She is thinking about applying to this college. She has a few questions. Would you mind telling us about the process, please?

PROFESSOR AUSTIN: Hello, Emma! It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m more than happy to speak with you. Please stop by my office next week.

EMMA: It’s a pleasure to meet you, professor. Thank you so much for helping us.

PROFESSOR AUSTIN: Don’t mention it. Hopefully, I will be able to answer your questions!

Formal Greetings


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LINDA: Hey! How did your physics exam go?

FRANK: Not bad, thanks. I’m just glad it’s over! How about you …how’d your presentation go?

LINDA: Oh, it went really well. Thanks for helping me with it!

FRANK: No problem. So … do you feel like studying tomorrow for our math exam?

LINDA: Yeah, sure! Come over around 10:00, after breakfast.

FRANK: All right. I’ll bring my notes.

Catching Up After Class

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