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Communicative English
by zakirvenkitangu@yahoo.com
Simple uses
• Never bye heart , just understand ok…
He is waiting at the bottom of the stairs.
Your seats are in the third row.
Turn left at the light.
He is sitting on the chair next to the TV.
I met John in the street.
There is lot of pictures on the wall.
I live on the 2nd Floor of my Apartment building.
I waited for over an hour at the bus stop.
Who is the man in the photograph?
You will find an explanation on page 20.
Paris is on the river seine.
The instructions are on the back of the box.
What do you have in your hand?
Can you see who is at the door?
Janet has some money in the bank.
Let’s meet at the museum.
I was born in May.
What is he like doing in his free time?
She didn’t go on vacation last year.
The meeting is at five o’clock.
Let’s meet at two thirty.
He bought it at the store.
This book was written by Mr. James.
He brought a new car last weekend.
He went to a concert yesterday evening.
I took the bus to work this morning.
How many students attend the school?
Our neighbor comes from Italy.
He cut his finger and had to go to hospital.
Would you like to visit us next weekend?
He denies knowing anything about the robbery.
They don’t play golf.
What should she do?
He went to bed early last night.
Do you think the future will be better?
Where does your uncle live?
We went to visit our friend last month.
There isn’t much money left in my bank account.
Are there many people interested in the job?
I put my books into my bag.
She goes for a walk every morning.
She works very hard.
I read slowly in order to enjoy every page.
Do you often travel for work?
This week’s test is as difficult as last week’s test.
Today is hotter than yesterday.
I have had this car for three year.
He hasn’t finished his work yet.
This is the funniest joke I have heard.
Did you go to the party last weekend?
Do you speak Russian? I can only speak English.
They put swimming pool into backyard of the home last summer.
Turn down the music, I can’t hear you.
Please take your seats. Class will begin soon.
I don’t drive too fast.
They aren’t doing anything important at this moment.
He doesn’t want to come this evening.
Please don’t speak so soft, I can’t understand you.
The crazy boy told a lot of jokes.
He speaks fluent Russian.
Use of some/any
Would you like some cream in your coffee?
I have some money in the bank.
I gave them some chocolate after lunch.
He took some money out of his wallet.
I have some friends.
Do you have any cheese?
Would you like some bread?
Could I have some water?
I don’t have any friends in Japan.
Have you got any milk in the fridge?
We don’t have any milk.
Would you like some coffee after dinner?
I have some time to help them today.
My friends said someone would be here toady?
Is there any piece of pie for me?
Are there any oranges in the fridge?
Is there any milk left?
Yes, there is some in the bottle on the table.
Would you like some milk?
No, thank you. I don't think I'll drink any tonight.
Could I have some water, please?
Sure. There is some in the fridge.
Could you ask him some questions for me?
He lives somewhere near here.
Do you know anything about the boy?
I don’t have anywhere to go.
Is there anyone can help you?
Do you know anybody who comes from China?
Yes, I think there is someone who is Chinese in my English class.
No problem. Is there anything special you want me to ask?
No, I don't have anything in particular in mind.
Could you give that book on the table over there?
Do you mean this book here?
Yes, that book.
Here you are, oh, could you give me those books on the table over there.
Is there an apple on that table over there?
Could you bring me that chair over there?
Those cars over there are expensive.
Present Simple
Listed below are uses with examples, and the structure of the present simple tense.
Permanent or long-lasting situations
Where do you work?
The store opens at 9 o'clock.
She lives in New York.
Regular habits and daily routines
I usually get up at 7 o'clock.
She doesn't often go to the cinema.
When do they usually have lunch?
Facts
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
What does 'strange' mean?
Water doesn't boil at 20 degrees.
Feelings
I love walking around late at night during the summer.
She hates flying!
What do you like? I don't want to live in Texas.
Opinions and states of mind
He doesn't agree with you.
I think he is a wonderful student.
What do you consider your best accomplishment?
Timetables and schedules
The plane leaves at 4 p.m.
When do courses begin this semester?
The train doesn't arrive until 10.35.
Common present time expressions include:
Usually, always, often, sometimes, on Saturdays, at weekends (on weekends US English), rarely, on occasion, never, seldom
Structure
Positive
In the positive form add a’s’ to the base form of the 3rd person singular.
If the verb ends in -y preceded by a consonant, change the -y to - ies.
I, You, We, They -> eat lunch at noon.
He, She, It -> works well in any situation.
Negative
Conjugate the helping verb 'do' not (don't and doesn't) the base form of the verb to make negatives.
I, You, We, They -> don't enjoy opera.
He, She, It -> doesn't belong to the club.
Questions
Conjugate the helping verb 'do' (do or does) the base form of the verb in question forms.
Do -> I, you, we, they -> work in this town?
Does -> he, she, it -> live in this city?
Question words are used to ask about specific qualities, times, places, people, etc. They are different from yes / no questions (Do you live in France?). This chart provides question words, the use and example sentences. Study the question words, understand the uses and then look at the examples. Try to think of a few examples of your own. At the end, take the on the next page testing question words.
Who
Use: Asking about people
Examples:
Who do you like?
Who studies Russian?
What
Use: Asking about things or activities
Examples:
What does he do at weekends?
What is that?
What kind of / type of
Use: Asking about specific things or characteristics
Examples:
What type of car do you drive?
What kind of person is he?
What time
Use: Asking for a specific time
Examples:
What time is it?
What time does the show begin?
What ... like
Use: Asking about characteristics
Examples:
What was the weather like?
What is Mary like?
When
Use: Asking about general or specific times
Examples:
When do you like going out?
When does the bus leave?
Where
Use: Asking about places
Examples:
Where do you live?
Where did you go on vacation?
How
Use: Combined with many words to ask questions about specific characteristics, qualities, quantities, etc. For example: How much (price, quantity), How long (length), How often (frequency)
Examples:
How often do you go to the movies?
How long was the film?
How much does it cost?
Which
Use: Asking to specify a thing or person from a number of things or people
Examples:
Which book did you buy?
Which boy won the race?
ANSWERS to the Question Word Quiz:
• ____ is the weather like in July? ANSWER: What
• ____ much is the chocolate? ANSWER: How
• ____ did you get up this morning? ANSWER: What time / When
• ____ team won the World Cup in 2002? ANSWER: Which
• ____ does Janet live? ANSWER: Where
• ____ food do you like? ANSWER: What kind of / What type of
• ____ does it take to get to New York from Albany? ANSWER: How long
• ____ does the movie begin this evening? ANSWER: What time / when
• ____ is your favorite actor? ANSWER: Who
• ____ house does he live in? ANSWER: Which
• ____ is Jack like? ANSWER: What
• ____ does she study English with? ANSWER: Who
• ____ do the people in your country go for vacation? ANSWER: Where
• ____ do you play tennis? ANSWER: How often / When
• ____ sp
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