Unit 12 Questions and Answers Words Often Confused (Answer Key)

Unit 12: “Questions and Answers – Words often Confused” “Question with Yes / No Answers” 1. Write questions and answers for the following statements, as in the example.

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. . . Was Sam hungry when he reached the restaurant? Yes, he was .... Should they concentrate in class? Yes, they should. Can she speak any foreign languages? No, she can't. Do they have to work overtime? Yes, they do. Was the boss angry when Stuart arrived l ate? Yes, he was. Did the children enjoy the film? No, they didn't. Did she want to go to the supermarke t? Yes, she did. Does the train leave at half past six? Yes, it does.

“Wh- Questions” 2. Fill in who, whose, what, which, where, when, how long, how oft en, what time, why, how much, how many or how long ago.

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... How often ... When/What time Where What time How much How many How much Why What What When How long Whose Which Who When When/How long ago Which/What

3. Write questions to which the words in bold are the answers.

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Where do they live? ... How long does it take to drive to the supermarket? What is George like? What does Mary look like?

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How often do you go swimming? What made them laugh? Whose are these books? /Whose books are these? How much did/do the shoes cost? When/What time does the film start? Who wants to open a shop? Where has Todd been? Why is she happy? What is Alan like? When/How long ago did they move here?

4. Write questions to which the words in bold are the answers.

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How old is Louise? Where does she live? How long has she lived there? What/Which are her favourite subjects? How many brothers does she have? What are their names? What are Louise's hobbies? How often does she practice the violin? Why does her mother enjoy this?

“Subject / Object Questions” 5. Write questions to which the words in bold are the answers.

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What is Mark decorating? Whose wallet did she find? Who made these cakes? Whose dress was ruined at the party? What is Melissa wearing? Which is the older of the two brothers? What has Stacey bought? Which jumper do you like best? What was blown off in the storm? Who did you run into the other day? Whose secretary did you speak to about your complaint? Who won the 1500m race?

6. Complete the questions.

1. A. won two races? B. races did Ryan win? 2. A. goes swimming three times a week B. does Stanley go swimming 3. A. of these shirts is yours/is your shirt B. is the yellow shirt 4. A. mug has Steven broken B. has broken Jim's mug 5. A. is going to the theatre this evening B. is Linda going this evening 6. A. bought Ralph a present yesterday B. did Anne buy a present far yesterday 7. A. bag is on the chair B. is Fay's bag/bag is Fay's

7. Use the prepositions in brackets to write questions to match the statements.

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did she buy them for? was it from does he come from was it about is she excited about did she play with did he write (it) to did you go with

“Negative Questions” 8. Write the short form of the following negative questions.

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Hasn´t she replied to your letter yet? Don't they live here any more? Can't she drive a car? Doesn't he understand what he has to do? Don't you know the answer to this question? Didn't he offer you anything to drink? Haven't we got any milk left? Couldn't you do anything to help him?

9. Make negative questions using the words given, as in the example.

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Didn't you go Don't you know Haven't you already seen Won't/Can't/Couldn't you help Haven't you typed Aren't you cold / isn't it cold

“Indirect Questions” 10. Turn the following into indirect questions.

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…who left this bag here? …who that woman is. … what time the next train leaves? … how much this dress costs? … where Mary lives. … if / whether the police are investigating the robbery? … if / whether the caller left a message. … if / whether he is the manager. … who reported the crime? … how they found the missing je welry?