Unit 2 Questions/short answers

1. Fill in: who, whose, which, what, where, how long, how often, what time, when, how many, how much, how or why.

1. “What does she do for a living?” “She’s a florist.”

2. “__ bag is this?” “It’s Mary’s.”

3. “__ skirt do you prefer, the long one or the short one?” “The short one.”

4. “__ people work in this office?” “Thirty.”

5. “__ is your mother coming back?” “Next week.”

6. “__ didn’t you tell me that you were leaving?” “I forgot.”

7. “__ does a ticket to Edinburgh cost?” “Ј50.”

8. “__ have you been living in London?” “Three years.”

9. “__ times a week do you go to the gym?” “ Four.”

10. “__ car is that parked outside?” “John’s.”

11. “__ bus goes to the airport?” “The number 24.”

12. “__ were you born?” “In Brighton.”

13. “__ does the plane arrive at Heathrow?” “Twelve o’clock.”

14. “__ don’t you come with us to the theatre?” “I’d love to.”

15. “__ do you get to work?” “By bus.”

16. “__ is that tall man over there?” “My uncle.”

17. “__ times have you been to France?” “Three.”

18. “__ is the cheapest way to get to Liverpool, by bus or by train?” “By bus.”

19. “__ do you see your parents?” “Every month.”

20. “__ kind of films do you like?” “Adventure stories.”

2. Write questions to the parts of the sentences in italics.

1. James arrived late. Who arrived late?

2. Tina cooked the food .

3. She likes ice skating.

4. My father drove me to school.

5. It was Ann’s fault.

6. He bought a new tie.

7. Shakespeare wrote that play.

8. Daniel shouted at Sarah.

9. Sheila didn’t talk to Diane.

10. Henry arrived at ten o’clock.

11. My sister had a baby.

12. Paul gave the parcel to Mary.

13. Anita opened the window.

14. The car belongs to Barbara.

15. I have five brothers.

16. The ticket cost $50.

17. Nick lives in London.

18. My favourite food is pizza.

19. Simon likes Julie.

20. Dennis was born in 1970.

21. My favourite pet is the cat.

22. Tom is getting married to Lisa.

23. Paul gave the parcel to Barbara.

24. The film lasted three hours.

3. Full in the appropriate question tag.

1. You have got enough money, haven’t you ?

2. He will be on time, __?

3. There is enough food for everyone, __?

4. She used to fight with her brother, __?

5. Everyone felt embarrassed, __?

6. I am dressed smartly enough, __?

7. That’s your car, __?

8. You will pick me up, __?

9. Let’s eat dinner now, __?

10. Don’t leave without me, __?

11. You have been invited, __?

12. There are a lot of people here, __?

13. She left an hour ago, __?

14. He hates pizza, __?

15. That was your father, __?

16. Tell me, __.?

17. Let me know, __?

18. Ann can’t speak French, __?

19. She has a brother, __?

20. I am older than you, __?

4. Add an appropriate response expressing disappointment, disapproval, surprise or confirmation.

   1. “He is in India.” “He is?”(surprise)

   2. “It is very cold today.” “__?” (confirmation)

   3. “It’s five o’clock already.” “__?” (surprise)

   4. “She failed the exam.” “__?” (disappointment)

   5. “Mary’s ill.” “__?” (surprise)

   6. “He missed the bus.” “__?” (disappointment)

   7. “Jack’s her cousin.” __?” (confirmation)

   8. “I haven’t read that book.” “ __?” (surprise)

   9. “He’s a very quiet child” __?”(confirmation)

   10. “She’s very rude.” “__?” (disapproval)

5. Add question tags and short answers to the following.

1. “You used to play the piano, didn’t you?” “Yes, I did.”

2. “She’s got a loud voice, __?” “Yes, __”

3. “Walk a bit slower, __?” “No, __”

4. “He works for Laura, __?” “No, __”

5. “You’ve been to Japan, __?” “Yes, __”

6. “You’re coming to the party tonight, __?” “No, __”

7. “They had been told about it, __?” “Yes, __”

8. “Don’t repeat what I told you, __?” “No, __”

9. “They won’t be very happy, __?” “No, , __”

10. “You have an appointment this morning, __?” “Yes, __”

11. “They bought that car last year, __?” “Yes, __”

12. “He’s going to be surprised, __?” “Yes, __”

6. Rephrase the sentences using so, neither/nor or but as in the example:

1. Both Simon and Joe play football. Simon plays football. So does Joe.

2. Peter can’t drive and I can’t either.

3. I’ve been to America. David hasn’t.

4. Sally and Ann don’t want to come.

5. Both Mary and Sam are at school.

6. Mark doesn’t speak French and Tim doesn’t either.

7. Jane saw the play. Kate did too.

8. I don’t like watching cricket. Daniel does.

9. Sean hasn’t done his homework. Pam hasn’t either passed the exam. My friend didn’t pass.

10. Both Peter and I are going to the concert.

11. Don’t approve of gambling. My friends don’t either.

12. Paul has been informed. Louise has too.

13. Tom doesn’t like Thai food. His wife does.

14. Charlie won’t come and Dan won’t either.

15. I can play the violin. My brother can’t.

7. Add an appropriate response to the following sentences.

1. That’s Harry over there! (surprise) So it is!

2. She’s found a job! (surprise)

3. George doesn’t like strawberries. (addition − I)

4. Diana has gone on holiday. (addition − Alice)

5. Rebecca doesn’t like Caroline. (addition − I)

8. Fill in the blanks using the verb in brackets.

1. A: Will Bill come to the races? (think)

B: I don’t think so. He’s not very well.

2. A: Will you go away for Christmas? (hope)

B: __ I need a rest.

3. A: Will your grandmother have to go into hospital? (afraid)

B: __ She’s very sick.

4. A: How do you know that John will be late? (tell)

B: __He mentioned it before leaving.

5. A: Are you going shopping tomorrow? (suppose)

B: __There’s no food in the house.

6. A: Is the whole family invited to the reception? (appear)

B: __The hall is too small.

7. A: Will you be at home this evening? (expect)

B: __I haven’t made any plans.

8. A: Do you think Caroline likes Hugh? (imagine)

B: __They don’t seem to get on very well together.

9. A: Can you lend me some money? (afraid)

B: __I haven’t been paid yet.

10. A: Do you think it will rain tomorrow? (hope)

B: __I want to go on a picnic.

11. A: Will he approve of the plan? (expect)

B: __He’s accepted all our ideas so far.

12. A: Will you be at the wedding? (afraid)

B: __I’ll be in Glasgow that weekend.