Exercises

Exercise 1. Ask alternative questions.

1.	It’s a difficult question,	a.	are they?
2.	German isn’t a global language,	b.	aren’t I?
3.	Cats are wonderful pets,	с.	isn’t there?
4.	He isn’t aggressive,	d.	is it?
5.	Everybody is happy,	e.	are they?
6.	I am a lucky person,	f.	are there?
7.	There is a lot of light in the house,	g.	aren’t I?
8.	There aren’t any chances to win,	h.	is he?
9.	I am right,	i.	aren’t we?
10.	Pigs are not nice pets,	j.	am I?
11.	We are partners,	k.	isn’t it?
12.	I am not a dreamer,	1.	aren’t they?
13.	Her clothes are new,	m.	aren’t they?
14.	I am not right,	n.	aren’t they?
15.	Nobody is late for my class,	о.	am I?

Exercise 2. Ask tag questions.

1. There are many stars in the sky. 2. He is a star in showbiz. 3. Something is wrong. 4. She is never happy. 5. It’s fine weather today. 6. It isn’t my day today. 7. There is a fax for her. 8. There aren’t any messages for us. 9. Money is important. 10. Mice aren’t nice. 11. There is a lot of snow in the streets. 12. These are not your papers. 13. It’s late. 14. These are good examples. 15. These are not correct data. 16. She isn’t old. 17. He isn’t young. 18. I am on duty today. 19. They are not friends.

Exercise 3. Make questions with ‘who’ and ‘what’. In these sentences who/what is the subject.

1. Somebody broke the window. 2. Something happened. 3. Somebody is coming. 4. Somebody took my umbrella. 5. Something made me angry. 6. Somebody wants to see you. 7. Somebody told me about the accident. 8. Something went wrong.

Exercise 4. Make questions with ‘who’ and ‘what’. In these sentences who/what is the object.

1. I met somebody. 2. I’m doing something. 3. I’m reading something. 4. I saw somebody. 5. I want something. 6. I phoned somebody. 7. I’m going to cook something. 8. I bought something.

Exercise 5. Make questions with ‘who’ and ‘what’. Sometimes who/what is the subject, sometimes who/what is the object.

1. Somebody lives in that house. (Who) 2. Tom said something (What). 3. They have lost something. (What) 4. Somebody cleaned the kitchen. (Who) 5. I asked somebody for money. (Who/did/money) 6. Somebody asked me for money. Who) 7. Something happened last night. (What) 8. Jack bought something. (What) 9. Somebody telephoned me yesterday. (Who) 10. I telephoned somebody yesterday. (Who) 11. Somebody knows the answer. (Who) 12. Something woke me up this morning. (What) 13. Somebody has got my pen. (Who/pen) 14. Tom and Ann saw something. (What) 15. Somebody saw the accident. (Who) 16. Somebody did the washing-up. (Who) 17. Jill did something. (What) 18. This word means something. (What)

Exercise 6. Write questions.

1. I’m thinking about something. 2. He went out with somebody. 3. I’m waiting for somebody. 4. She danced with somebody. 5. He’s interested in something. 6. I had dinner with somebody. 7. They’re looking for something. 8. George was with somebody. 9. I gave the money to somebody. 10. I’m looking at something. 11. They were talking about something. 12. I dreamt about somebody. 13. He was afraid of something. 14. They’re going to a restaurant. 15. She spoke to somebody. 16. I stayed at a hotel.

Exercise 7. Ask questions with “What was/were … like”?

Model: Your friend has just come back from holiday. Ask about the weather.

What was the weather like?

1. Your friend has just come back from the cinema. Ask about the film.

2. . Your friend has just arrived at the airport. Ask about the flight.

3. . Your friend has just been to a concert. Ask about the concert.

4. . Your friend has just finished an English course. Ask about the lessons.

5. Your friend has just come back from holiday. Ask about the hotel.

Exercise 8. Put in what/which/who?

Model: What is this man’s name? Which way shall we go?

1. You can have tea or coffee. ____do you want? 2. «I can’t find my umbrella». – « ____ colour is it? » 3. ____is your favourite sport? 4. This is a very nice house. ____ room is yours? 5. ____ is more expensive, meat or fish? 6. ____ is older, Ann or George? 7._____ is your telephone number? 8. ____ kind of TV programmes do you like watching? 9. «She’s got three cars». – « _____ car does she use most?» 10. « ____ nationality are you?» – «I’m Brazilian».

Exercise 9. Write questions with «How long does/did it take …?».

A. Model: How long does it take you to run 5 kilometers?

1. (have a shower?) 2. (fly to London from your country?) 3. (study to be a teacher in your country?) 4. (walk from your house to the nearest shop?)

B. Model: How long did it take you to run 5 kilometers?

1. She found a job. 2. You walked to the station. 3. They cleaned the house. 4. You learned to swim. 5. He found an apartment.

Exercise 10. Use the proper auxiliary verb in the following question and answers.

1. ____ you want to join us? — No, we _____ busy. 2. ____ your clock show the right time? — No, it ____ . It ____ fast. 3. How long ____ it usually take you to get home? - It ____ take me long. 4. What ____this word mean? ____ anyone know it? 5. ____ your parents know about it? - My mother ____ , but my father _____ . 6. ____ you like living in Moscow? - No, I ____, life _____ hectic here. 7. _____ it ever snow in California? - No, it ____ , it _____ always hot there. 8. _____ pupils make many spelling mistakes? - Yes, they _____ , English spelling _____ killing. 9. _____ anyone help you with housework? - Yes, my daughter _____ it when she _____ at home. 10. ____ your son like animals? - Yes, he _____. He ____ a vet (veterinarian). 11. ____ your children go to school? - My son _____ , but my daughter ____ only four years old. 12. ____ it usually take you long to look through the e-mail? - No, it ____, it ____ the secretary’s duty. 13. _____ it ever snow in the Sahara? — No, it _____ , it _______ a desert. 14. How well ____ he run his firm? - He _____ a good businessman. 15. ____ you agree with me? - No, I ____. I ____ still cross with you.

Exercise 11. Make the following sentences negative and interrogative.

1. Good weather makes me happy. 2. Irene helps her mother. 3. I take my dog out for a run every morning. 4. She prefers tea to coffee. 5. Students spend a lot of money on books. 6. It takes a long time to become clever. 7. The Chinese like spaghetti. 8. Old people like to wear T-shirts and jeans. 9. He goes on business trips every month. 10. It rains a lot in autumn. 11. It seldom snows in the south of England. 12. It takes me half an hour to get to my work. 13. She waters the flowers in her garden twice a week. 14. Children enjoy playing computer games. 15. I meet my classmates every year. 16. We agree with you. 17. I love Paris in the spring. 18. I am angry with you.

Exercise 12. Translate these sentences into English.

1. Кто этот парень? - Это Дима. Он мой друг. 2. Чем он занимается? (Кто он?) - Он студент. 3. Кто эти люди? - Они наши соседи. - Чем они занимаются? (Кто они?) - Они служащие. 4. Чья это папка? - Она моя. 5. Какого рода эта работа? - Она неплохая. 6. Сколько лет твоей жене? Сколько лет твоим детям? - Вы ведь не инспектор, не правда ли? 7. В Англии много хороших традиций, не так ли? 8. Что это за фильм? - Это комедия. 9. Который из этих дисков твой? - Они все мои. 10. Как Вы? Как жизнь? Как родители? - Всё прекрасно, спасибо. 11. Почему ты такая печальная? В чём дело? - Я просто голодна и хочу спать. 12. Когда твой день рождения? - Это секрет. 13. Я прав или не прав? - Это трудно сказать. 14. Где ученики? Где учитель? - Они в зале. Там концерт. 15. Это не очень-то хорошая идея, не правда ли? 16. Почему вы здесь? - Я новый секретарь. Какие мои обязанности? 17. Что он за человек? - Он честный человек и помешан на работе.