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What contraction is used to express 'going to' in informal speech?
What contraction is used to express 'going to' in informal speech?
- Gonna (correct)
- Wanna
- Shoulda
- Gotta
Which structure should be used when formulating a positive statement instead of a question?
Which structure should be used when formulating a positive statement instead of a question?
- What was the best way?
- What the best way is? (correct)
- What is the best way?
- What’s the best way?
What is the correct form when asking an indirect question about the location of the bathroom?
What is the correct form when asking an indirect question about the location of the bathroom?
- Do you know where the bathroom?
- Do you know where is the bathroom?
- Do you know where's the bathroom?
- Do you know where the bathroom is? (correct)
Which sentence demonstrates the use of a direct question structure?
Which sentence demonstrates the use of a direct question structure?
How is 'What do you do for a living?' correctly interpreted in terms of questioning?
How is 'What do you do for a living?' correctly interpreted in terms of questioning?
What sound is created when pronouncing the phrase 'What do you' quickly?
What sound is created when pronouncing the phrase 'What do you' quickly?
Which example correctly applies the term 'positive structure' in context?
Which example correctly applies the term 'positive structure' in context?
Which of the following is an incorrect statement concerning indirect questions?
Which of the following is an incorrect statement concerning indirect questions?
What might a native speaker imply by using 'What you do?' instead of 'What did you do?'
What might a native speaker imply by using 'What you do?' instead of 'What did you do?'
In pronunciation, what does the example of 'What you doing?' illustrate?
In pronunciation, what does the example of 'What you doing?' illustrate?
Which phrase can be used to refer to someone's profession without being overly formal?
Which phrase can be used to refer to someone's profession without being overly formal?
What contraction represents the phrase 'What did you' when spoken quickly?
What contraction represents the phrase 'What did you' when spoken quickly?
In the informal context, which form of 'What are you doing?' is commonly used?
In the informal context, which form of 'What are you doing?' is commonly used?
When asking a direct question, which of the following phrases is correct?
When asking a direct question, which of the following phrases is correct?
What is the phrase commonly used by the girl in the TV show when she sees the two boys?
What is the phrase commonly used by the girl in the TV show when she sees the two boys?
How can the question 'What have you been doing?' be reduced?
How can the question 'What have you been doing?' be reduced?
Which of the following phrases is used to refer to ongoing actions?
Which of the following phrases is used to refer to ongoing actions?
What term is used to describe a single piece of clothing in a formal context?
What term is used to describe a single piece of clothing in a formal context?
When someone asks 'What have you been up to lately?', what are they likely inquiring about?
When someone asks 'What have you been up to lately?', what are they likely inquiring about?
What is the correct phrase to ask someone about their profession?
What is the correct phrase to ask someone about their profession?
After using the verb 'suggest', what form must the following verb take?
After using the verb 'suggest', what form must the following verb take?
What is incorrect about the phrase 'What you do for living'?
What is incorrect about the phrase 'What you do for living'?
How should the phrase 'expensive jewelry' be used correctly in a sentence?
How should the phrase 'expensive jewelry' be used correctly in a sentence?
Which statement correctly distinguishes 'clothes' and 'clothing'?
Which statement correctly distinguishes 'clothes' and 'clothing'?
What does the phrase 'What you been up to?' indicate?
What does the phrase 'What you been up to?' indicate?
Which phrase is not correct for asking about ongoing or future activities?
Which phrase is not correct for asking about ongoing or future activities?
What type of action does 'What you've been doing' refer to?
What type of action does 'What you've been doing' refer to?
How should a question be formed to ask about a past event?
How should a question be formed to ask about a past event?
What is the correct structure to express a recommendation involving another person?
What is the correct structure to express a recommendation involving another person?
Which sentence correctly expresses the future possibility of an action without it being routine?
Which sentence correctly expresses the future possibility of an action without it being routine?
How should the verb 'to be' be used in suggestions?
How should the verb 'to be' be used in suggestions?
What is the correct phrase to indicate a statement's veracity?
What is the correct phrase to indicate a statement's veracity?
Which option describes the difference between telling the truth and telling a lie?
Which option describes the difference between telling the truth and telling a lie?
Which sentence correctly uses the verb 'tell' without specifying a person?
Which sentence correctly uses the verb 'tell' without specifying a person?
What is the correct form to describe that something sounds accurate?
What is the correct form to describe that something sounds accurate?
Which of the following is not correct when expressing habitual actions?
Which of the following is not correct when expressing habitual actions?
What verb form should be used in the sentence 'He recommended that she ____ on time.'?
What verb form should be used in the sentence 'He recommended that she ____ on time.'?
Which expression is correctly structured when speaking about telling stories?
Which expression is correctly structured when speaking about telling stories?
When using 'to tell,' what is essential to include?
When using 'to tell,' what is essential to include?
How should the sentence be structured to show a suggestion about a future action?
How should the sentence be structured to show a suggestion about a future action?
What is the correct way to express agreement with a suggestion?
What is the correct way to express agreement with a suggestion?
What is the term used for the sound produced when 't' is pronounced between vowels?
What is the term used for the sound produced when 't' is pronounced between vowels?
How is the 't' pronounced in the phrase 'he bought a new house'?
How is the 't' pronounced in the phrase 'he bought a new house'?
What happens to the consonant 't' if there is another consonant after it?
What happens to the consonant 't' if there is another consonant after it?
What is the effect of a vowel following the sound 't'?
What is the effect of a vowel following the sound 't'?
Which of the following phrases uses a stop T correctly?
Which of the following phrases uses a stop T correctly?
In the phrase 'hot coffee', how is the first 't' pronounced?
In the phrase 'hot coffee', how is the first 't' pronounced?
What distinguishes 'he's only got a minute' in terms of 't' pronunciation?
What distinguishes 'he's only got a minute' in terms of 't' pronunciation?
What is the incorrect statement regarding 't' pronunciation?
What is the incorrect statement regarding 't' pronunciation?
How is the second 't' in the phrase 'check it out' typically pronounced?
How is the second 't' in the phrase 'check it out' typically pronounced?
What is the difference between 'play' and 'plate' in terms of 't' pronunciation?
What is the difference between 'play' and 'plate' in terms of 't' pronunciation?
What technique is used to produce a stop T?
What technique is used to produce a stop T?
Which phrase contains a fast D pronunciation?
Which phrase contains a fast D pronunciation?
What does the term 'glottal stop' refer to?
What does the term 'glottal stop' refer to?
Which of the following sentences illustrates the use of a stop T?
Which of the following sentences illustrates the use of a stop T?
How should you correctly phrase the sentence about your outfit?
How should you correctly phrase the sentence about your outfit?
Which sentence correctly uses the expression for difficulty?
Which sentence correctly uses the expression for difficulty?
What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'weary'?
What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'weary'?
Which of the following defines the word 'wary'?
Which of the following defines the word 'wary'?
How should the word 'police' be pronounced?
How should the word 'police' be pronounced?
What is incorrect about saying 'the police is coming'?
What is incorrect about saying 'the police is coming'?
What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'stomach'?
What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'stomach'?
Which statement about the word 'pizza' is correct?
Which statement about the word 'pizza' is correct?
How should you say the phrase 'he looks very weary'?
How should you say the phrase 'he looks very weary'?
Which of these is NOT a correct sentence structure regarding the way or how someone dances?
Which of these is NOT a correct sentence structure regarding the way or how someone dances?
What is the grammatical error in this statement: 'I cannot say what's that'?
What is the grammatical error in this statement: 'I cannot say what's that'?
What is the correct use of 'hard time' in a sentence?
What is the correct use of 'hard time' in a sentence?
In the sentence 'My dog is wary of strangers', what does 'wary' imply?
In the sentence 'My dog is wary of strangers', what does 'wary' imply?
Which of the following is a synonym of 'weary'?
Which of the following is a synonym of 'weary'?
How often does she do laundry?
How often does she do laundry?
What should be used in the second part of a conditional statement if the first part includes 'if they like you'?
What should be used in the second part of a conditional statement if the first part includes 'if they like you'?
When considering the difference between 'say' and 'tell', what is the correct usage of 'tell'?
When considering the difference between 'say' and 'tell', what is the correct usage of 'tell'?
What is the correct phrase when entering a grocery store's vegetable section?
What is the correct phrase when entering a grocery store's vegetable section?
Which of the following describes the noun 'produce'?
Which of the following describes the noun 'produce'?
What does the verb 'produce' mean?
What does the verb 'produce' mean?
Which pronunciation is correct for the verb 'produce'?
Which pronunciation is correct for the verb 'produce'?
In which context is the expression 'highway robbery' correctly used?
In which context is the expression 'highway robbery' correctly used?
What is incorrect about saying 'a worst vacation'?
What is incorrect about saying 'a worst vacation'?
Which of the following describes the word 'Ambiance'?
Which of the following describes the word 'Ambiance'?
What is the correct way to express gratitude in a sentence about a friend's birthday?
What is the correct way to express gratitude in a sentence about a friend's birthday?
What does the past tense of 'produce' look like?
What does the past tense of 'produce' look like?
Which of the following phrases is used for a quality of a place?
Which of the following phrases is used for a quality of a place?
If someone charged $50 for parking, how might it be referred to?
If someone charged $50 for parking, how might it be referred to?
Which pronunciation is considered correct in American English?
Which pronunciation is considered correct in American English?
How should 'Mercedes' be pronounced?
How should 'Mercedes' be pronounced?
Which syllable is stressed in the word 'Porsche'?
Which syllable is stressed in the word 'Porsche'?
What is the correct way to pronounce 'latte'?
What is the correct way to pronounce 'latte'?
Which of the following pronunciations of 'garbage' is NOT correct?
Which of the following pronunciations of 'garbage' is NOT correct?
In which country is 'status' pronounced as 'sta-tus'?
In which country is 'status' pronounced as 'sta-tus'?
Which of the following words has a stressed syllable on the first syllable?
Which of the following words has a stressed syllable on the first syllable?
What is the correct pronunciation of 'niche' in American English?
What is the correct pronunciation of 'niche' in American English?
What is the correct pronunciation of 'Porsche' according to its original German pronunciation?
What is the correct pronunciation of 'Porsche' according to its original German pronunciation?
Why does her stomach hurt?
Why does her stomach hurt?
Which word is used to describe a particularly luxurious car?
Which word is used to describe a particularly luxurious car?
Which sound is used in the relaxed syllables of 'Porsche'?
Which sound is used in the relaxed syllables of 'Porsche'?
Where is Porsche manufactured?
Where is Porsche manufactured?
How is the last syllable of 'latte' pronounced?
How is the last syllable of 'latte' pronounced?
How should you refer to multiple cars from the brand Porsche?
How should you refer to multiple cars from the brand Porsche?
What is the correct expression regarding asking for a better view?
What is the correct expression regarding asking for a better view?
What is a more appropriate way to refer to bed sizes?
What is a more appropriate way to refer to bed sizes?
Which of the following is a common mispronunciation of 'latte'?
Which of the following is a common mispronunciation of 'latte'?
What is the proper way to express comparison of comfort regarding slippers?
What is the proper way to express comparison of comfort regarding slippers?
What does the term 'status symbol' refer to?
What does the term 'status symbol' refer to?
Which sound is used in the pronunciation of 'garbage'?
Which sound is used in the pronunciation of 'garbage'?
What is the proper service term for laundry at a hotel?
What is the proper service term for laundry at a hotel?
How should one correctly ask about laundry service usage at a hotel?
How should one correctly ask about laundry service usage at a hotel?
What is incorrect about this statement: 'This is king bed'?
What is incorrect about this statement: 'This is king bed'?
Which of the following choices correctly mentions how often a person combs their hair?
Which of the following choices correctly mentions how often a person combs their hair?
What is a mistaken way to express someone's preference for bed size?
What is a mistaken way to express someone's preference for bed size?
What is the most helpful phrase when referring to doing laundry?
What is the most helpful phrase when referring to doing laundry?
What term is considered inaccurate when discussing the laundry situation at a hotel?
What term is considered inaccurate when discussing the laundry situation at a hotel?
What is a well-formed question regarding the need to clean up garbage?
What is a well-formed question regarding the need to clean up garbage?
How should the word 'modern' be correctly pronounced?
How should the word 'modern' be correctly pronounced?
What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'oven'?
What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'oven'?
Which of the following phrases is correctly stated?
Which of the following phrases is correctly stated?
How is the word 'cupboard' correctly pronounced?
How is the word 'cupboard' correctly pronounced?
Which of these phrases correctly describes a worker?
Which of these phrases correctly describes a worker?
What is the pronunciation of 'cordial' in American English?
What is the pronunciation of 'cordial' in American English?
What is the meaning of the term 'blue collar'?
What is the meaning of the term 'blue collar'?
In what context is the word 'cordial' typically used?
In what context is the word 'cordial' typically used?
How should the phrase 'white collar' be grammatically used?
How should the phrase 'white collar' be grammatically used?
What does the term 'modern design' imply?
What does the term 'modern design' imply?
What is incorrect about saying 'it has a good Ambiance'?
What is incorrect about saying 'it has a good Ambiance'?
Which of the following is true about the pronunciation of 'not'?
Which of the following is true about the pronunciation of 'not'?
What is the recommended alternative to saying 'he's a nice person'?
What is the recommended alternative to saying 'he's a nice person'?
Which statement about 'going to' is true?
Which statement about 'going to' is true?
What distinguishes a blue collar job from a white collar job?
What distinguishes a blue collar job from a white collar job?
Which of the following is an example of a white collar crime?
Which of the following is an example of a white collar crime?
When discussing events like meetings or surgeries, which verb should be used instead of 'finished'?
When discussing events like meetings or surgeries, which verb should be used instead of 'finished'?
Which article is correctly used before a word that starts with a vowel?
Which article is correctly used before a word that starts with a vowel?
What is the correct way to refer to multiple blue collar workers?
What is the correct way to refer to multiple blue collar workers?
What is the proper way to refer to a metal that cannot be counted?
What is the proper way to refer to a metal that cannot be counted?
Which option correctly completes the phrase for an object you can count?
Which option correctly completes the phrase for an object you can count?
Which sentence uses the verb 'ended' correctly?
Which sentence uses the verb 'ended' correctly?
What is the best description of a white collar job?
What is the best description of a white collar job?
What is correct usage for articles with countable objects?
What is correct usage for articles with countable objects?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
What is the right term for a manual labor job?
What is the right term for a manual labor job?
Which article correctly completes the phrase 'This is ___ iron'?
Which article correctly completes the phrase 'This is ___ iron'?
In which situation would you not use 'finished'?
In which situation would you not use 'finished'?
What should be used when discussing a single instance of effort?
What should be used when discussing a single instance of effort?
Which is the correct American English pronunciation of the noun meaning a series of actions directed toward a goal?
Which is the correct American English pronunciation of the noun meaning a series of actions directed toward a goal?
Which phrase should be used when asking someone about their preferences from a limited selection?
Which phrase should be used when asking someone about their preferences from a limited selection?
Which term is commonly used in American English for the device that dispenses water at a sink?
Which term is commonly used in American English for the device that dispenses water at a sink?
How should symptoms be stated in a grammatically correct way?
How should symptoms be stated in a grammatically correct way?
What is the correct way to say that the job requires effort?
What is the correct way to say that the job requires effort?
Which question word is used for broader inquiries without a limited selection?
Which question word is used for broader inquiries without a limited selection?
How should you express gratitude for someone's efforts?
How should you express gratitude for someone's efforts?
Which phrase indicates the act of making an attempt or exerting oneself?
Which phrase indicates the act of making an attempt or exerting oneself?
What term is used to describe the action of repairing a leaking water device?
What term is used to describe the action of repairing a leaking water device?
What is the correct way to express that you have a rise in symptoms?
What is the correct way to express that you have a rise in symptoms?
Which term correctly describes a sentence with a specific adjective to indicate quality?
Which term correctly describes a sentence with a specific adjective to indicate quality?
Which question is correctly formed when requesting a favorite from limited options?
Which question is correctly formed when requesting a favorite from limited options?
In American English, what expression is used to refer to water that comes from a tap?
In American English, what expression is used to refer to water that comes from a tap?
What is the plural form of the word 'bikini'?
What is the plural form of the word 'bikini'?
Which of the following correctly describes a spice rack?
Which of the following correctly describes a spice rack?
Which phrase is correct to express that someone does not actively participate?
Which phrase is correct to express that someone does not actively participate?
When using 'effort' in a countable sense, which statement is correct?
When using 'effort' in a countable sense, which statement is correct?
What is the correct way to express a common cold?
What is the correct way to express a common cold?
What is the function of the silent 'E' in the word 'spice'?
What is the function of the silent 'E' in the word 'spice'?
Which phrase is used to indicate you need to obtain a prescribed medication?
Which phrase is used to indicate you need to obtain a prescribed medication?
Which of the following sentences appropriately emphasizes effort?
Which of the following sentences appropriately emphasizes effort?
What is the appropriate usage of 'recommend'?
What is the appropriate usage of 'recommend'?
How can 'effort' be used in a negative structure?
How can 'effort' be used in a negative structure?
Which symptom is correctly stated in the context?
Which symptom is correctly stated in the context?
When discussing effort in a job context, which phrase is correct?
When discussing effort in a job context, which phrase is correct?
What should you say when discussing feeling slightly unwell?
What should you say when discussing feeling slightly unwell?
Which of the following is a correct expression of an action needed after experiencing a fever?
Which of the following is a correct expression of an action needed after experiencing a fever?
Which of the following indicates a requirement related to learning a language?
Which of the following indicates a requirement related to learning a language?
When recommending an activity, which sentence is structured correctly?
When recommending an activity, which sentence is structured correctly?
What is the incorrect use of 'effort' when addressing its countability?
What is the incorrect use of 'effort' when addressing its countability?
What is true regarding the use of 'take' with 'effort'?
What is true regarding the use of 'take' with 'effort'?
What phrase should be avoided when discussing a doctor's recommendation?
What phrase should be avoided when discussing a doctor's recommendation?
Which statement correctly uses the word 'effort' as uncountable?
Which statement correctly uses the word 'effort' as uncountable?
What is a correct statement about having the flu?
What is a correct statement about having the flu?
How is the letter T pronounced in the word 'potato' when the first syllable is stressed?
How is the letter T pronounced in the word 'potato' when the first syllable is stressed?
Which phrase correctly combines two ideas using a connector?
Which phrase correctly combines two ideas using a connector?
Which of the following is a correct negative sentence regarding effort?
Which of the following is a correct negative sentence regarding effort?
When addressing learning a language, what is implied about the effort required?
When addressing learning a language, what is implied about the effort required?
How should you properly refer to a prescription in context?
How should you properly refer to a prescription in context?
What is the pronunciation of the letter T in 'flatten'?
What is the pronunciation of the letter T in 'flatten'?
In the word 'Italian', how is the letter T pronounced?
In the word 'Italian', how is the letter T pronounced?
Which statement about the common cold is incorrect?
Which statement about the common cold is incorrect?
What is a correct description of feeling unwell in American English?
What is a correct description of feeling unwell in American English?
When does the letter T become a fast D sound?
When does the letter T become a fast D sound?
What is the correct pronunciation of the letter T in 'certify'?
What is the correct pronunciation of the letter T in 'certify'?
How do you pronounce the T's in the word 'attitude'?
How do you pronounce the T's in the word 'attitude'?
In the word 'dirty', how is the letter T pronounced?
In the word 'dirty', how is the letter T pronounced?
For which of these words is the letter T pronounced as a stop T?
For which of these words is the letter T pronounced as a stop T?
Which of the following indicates when the pronunciation of T should be a fast D?
Which of the following indicates when the pronunciation of T should be a fast D?
What is the primary rule regarding the pronunciation of 'T' when it is surrounded by vowels?
What is the primary rule regarding the pronunciation of 'T' when it is surrounded by vowels?
How should the verb be used when expressing a recommendation regarding someone's behavior?
How should the verb be used when expressing a recommendation regarding someone's behavior?
What is the correct way to express a negative recommendation?
What is the correct way to express a negative recommendation?
In the phrase 'the teacher recommended that we be on time', which form is being correctly used?
In the phrase 'the teacher recommended that we be on time', which form is being correctly used?
What is the suggested way to avoid using complex phrases in recommendations?
What is the suggested way to avoid using complex phrases in recommendations?
How should 'a dozen' be correctly phrased when describing items?
How should 'a dozen' be correctly phrased when describing items?
Which expression correctly conveys a doctor's recommendation about diet?
Which expression correctly conveys a doctor's recommendation about diet?
Which structure is incorrect when making a recommendation about punctuality?
Which structure is incorrect when making a recommendation about punctuality?
What is the primary structure used when making a suggestion involving another person?
What is the primary structure used when making a suggestion involving another person?
Which sentence correctly uses the verb recommendation structure?
Which sentence correctly uses the verb recommendation structure?
Which statement correctly expresses a recommendation about avoiding unhealthy food?
Which statement correctly expresses a recommendation about avoiding unhealthy food?
What is the incorrect way to phrase a recommendation about regular exercise?
What is the incorrect way to phrase a recommendation about regular exercise?
In terms of verb usage, which sentence correctly applies the recommendation structure?
In terms of verb usage, which sentence correctly applies the recommendation structure?
Which use of 'to be' is correct in a recommendation context?
Which use of 'to be' is correct in a recommendation context?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a recommendation?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a recommendation?
Which of the following statements correctly describes how the term 'dozen' is used in numbers?
Which of the following statements correctly describes how the term 'dozen' is used in numbers?
When can the term 'dozens' be used correctly?
When can the term 'dozens' be used correctly?
What form should numbers like $100 or $500 take when expressed in plural contexts?
What form should numbers like $100 or $500 take when expressed in plural contexts?
In which scenario is it correct to say 'hundreds of'?
In which scenario is it correct to say 'hundreds of'?
Which statement correctly describes the singular form for numbers larger than a million?
Which statement correctly describes the singular form for numbers larger than a million?
When discussing the word 'infallible', what is its meaning?
When discussing the word 'infallible', what is its meaning?
How is the 't' pronounced in most cases when it is located between vowels?
How is the 't' pronounced in most cases when it is located between vowels?
What happens when 't' is followed by another consonant?
What happens when 't' is followed by another consonant?
Which of the following accurately reflects how to use 'thousands' in a sentence?
Which of the following accurately reflects how to use 'thousands' in a sentence?
What is a common misconception about the pronunciation of certain words containing 'al'?
What is a common misconception about the pronunciation of certain words containing 'al'?
What is incorrect about saying '6 dozens' to refer to quantity?
What is incorrect about saying '6 dozens' to refer to quantity?
Which of the following phrases uses the term 'million' correctly?
Which of the following phrases uses the term 'million' correctly?
What can be concluded from the correct pronunciation of 'infallible'?
What can be concluded from the correct pronunciation of 'infallible'?
How is the pronunciation of 't' affected in common speech contexts?
How is the pronunciation of 't' affected in common speech contexts?
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What you doing?
What you doing?
A common phrase used to ask about someone's current activity.
What you've been doing?
What you've been doing?
A question about past actions that continue up to the present.
What you been up to?
What you been up to?
A question similar to 'What have you been doing?', about past activities.
What do you do?
What do you do?
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What did you do?
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Clothing
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Countable
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Uncountable
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Article of clothing
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Garment
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Suggest (Verb)
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Recommend (Verb)
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Contractions in English
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'gonna' Contraction
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Direct Question Structure
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Positive Structure
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Question Structure
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Pronunciation "what do"
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Pronunciation "what'cha"
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"What’ you do"
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Pronunciation "What you doing"
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Direct versus Indirect Questions
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Past tense of 'recommend'
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'Suggest' past tense
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'Recommend' + infinitive
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'Suggest' + infinitive
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Structure for recommending/suggesting an action to someone else
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Verb 'to be' in recommendations/suggestions
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'Tell the truth'/'tell a lie'
'Tell the truth'/'tell a lie'
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'Tell a story'
'Tell a story'
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'Tell' vs. other verbs for communication
'Tell' vs. other verbs for communication
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Linking verbs with senses ('sounds')
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Present vs. recommendation
Present vs. recommendation
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Other person after 'recommend/suggest'
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'Recommend' + continuous action
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"Say" vs. "Tell"
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Structure of recommendations/suggestion
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Using 'that' with verbs
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Stop T
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"Today's Outfit"
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Study Notes
Contractions in Informal Speech
- 'Gonna' is the informal contraction for 'going to'.
Positive Statement Structure
- To express a positive statement, you should use a declarative sentence structure, not an interrogative (question) structure.
Indirect Questions About Location
- To ask indirectly about the location of the bathroom, you should use a phrase like "Could you tell me where the bathroom is?"
Direct Question Structure
- A direct question usually ends with a question mark and often starts with a question word like "What", "Where", "When", "Why", or "How".
"What do you do for a living?"
- "What do you do for a living?" is a question inquiring about someone's profession or occupation.
Pronunciation of "What do you"
- When pronounced quickly, "What do you" sounds like "Whaddaya".
Positive Structure in Context
- "The weather is beautiful today" is an example of a positive statement with a positive structure.
Incorrect Statements Regarding Indirect Questions
- It is incorrect to say "indirect questions do not have a question mark" because indirect questions are actually embedded within a statement, so they do not usually end with a question mark.
Implication of "What you do?"
- By using "What you do?" instead of "What did you do?", a native speaker might imply that they are interested in the subject's current activities or profession.
Pronunciation of "What you doing?"
- The pronunciation of “What you doing?” emphasizes the informal nature of the statement, as well as the colloquial use of the continuous tense.
Referring to Profession
- "What do you do for a living?" is a common way to refer to someone's profession without being overly formal.
Contraction for "What did you"
- "Whaddaya" is a contraction for 'What did you' in informal speech.
Informal Form of "What are you doing?"
- 'Whatcha doin'?' is a commonly used form of "What are you doing?" in informal situations.
Asking a Direct Question
- The correct phrase for asking a direct question is "What are you doing?"
Girl's Phrase in TV Show
- The girl in the TV show typically uses "What you doing?" as a common phrase.
Reducing "What have you been doing?"
- The reduced form of "What have you been doing?" is "What you been doing?"
Phrase for Ongoing Actions
- "What you doing?" is commonly used to refer to actions that are currently happening.
Formal Term for a Single Piece of Clothing
- The formal term for a single piece of clothing is a 'garment'.
Inquiring About Recent Activities
- When someone asks "What have you been up to lately?", they are inquiring about the person's recent activities.
Asking Someone About Their Profession
- "What do you do for a living?" is a standard phrase for inquiring about someone's profession.
Verb Form After "Suggest"
- When using the verb "suggest", the following verb must be in its infinitive form (with 'to'). For example: "I suggest you go home".
Incorrect "What you do for living"
- The phrase "What you do for living" is incorrect because it misses an auxiliary verb and a proper conjunction. The correct phrase is "What do you do for a living?"
Correct Usage of "Expensive Jewelry" in a Sentence
- "She wore a necklace made of expensive jewelry" is a correct example using "expensive jewelry".
Distinguishing "Clothes" and "Clothing"
- Clothes refer to multiple items of clothing, often used for personal attire, while clothing is a more general term referring to the material used for covering the body.
Indication of "What you been up to?"
- The phrase "What you been up to?" indicates an inquiry about past activities.
Incorrect Phrase for Ongoing Activities
- "What you gonna do?" is not a correct phrase for asking about ongoing or future activities.
"What you've been doing" Action
- "What you've been doing" refers to past actions that have continued for a period of time.
Question About a Past Event
- To ask a question about a past event, you could phrase it as, "What did you do yesterday?"
Structure of a Recommendation
- "I suggest that you go for a walk" is the correct structure to express a recommendation involving another person.
Expressing Future Possibility
- "I might go to the store tomorrow" correctly expresses the future possibility of an action without it being routine.
"To be" in Suggestions
- "You should be more careful" is the correct way to use "to be" in suggestions.
Indicating Statement's Veracity
- "That's true" is the correct phrase to indicate that a statement is accurate or truthful.
Difference Between Truth and Lie
- Telling the truth means stating what is factually correct, while telling a lie means saying something that is not true.
"Tell" Without Specifying a Person
- The sentence "I can tell you're tired" correctly uses "tell" without specifying a person.
Describing Something Sounding Accurate
- The correct form to describe that something sounds accurate is "That sounds right".
Incorrect Expression of Habitual Actions
- "He has a good job" is incorrect when expressing habitual actions, as this should use the present simple tense like "He has a good job every day" or "He has good jobs".
Verb Form After "Recommended"
- The correct verb form in the sentence "He recommended that she ____ on time" is "be", like this: "He recommended that she be on time."
Structuring "Telling Stories"
- An example of a correctly structured phrase when speaking about telling stories is "He was telling stories about his past".
Essential Part of "To Tell"
- When using "to tell", you must include a person or object as the recipient of the information, for example: "Tell me the secret!"
Structuring a Suggestion about a Future Action
- To show a suggestion about a future action, the sentence should be structured as, "Why don't you go to the beach tomorrow?"
Expressing Agreement with a Suggestion
- "That's a good idea" is a common way to express agreement with a suggestion.
Sound Produced by "t" Between Vowels
- The sound produced when 't' is pronounced between vowels is often a 'flap T', sometimes referred to as a 't' sound.
Pronunciation of 't' in "He bought a new house"
- In "he bought a new house," the 't' in 'bought' is usually pronounced as a 'flap T', which sounds similar to a 'd'.
Consonant After 't'
- If there is a consonant after the 't', the 't' is often pronounced as a stop 't'.
Effect of a Vowel Following 't'
- A vowel following the 't' can cause it to be pronounced as a 'flap T' or a 'stop T' depending on the specific context.
Correct Stop T
- "She's got a new car" is an example of a phrase that uses a stop 't' correctly.
't' Pronunciation in "Hot coffee"
- The first 't' in 'hot coffee' is usually pronounced as a 'flap T'.
't' Pronunciation in "He's only got a minute"
- 'He's only got a minute' features both a stop 't' in 'got' and a 'flap T' in 'minute'.
Incorrect Statement Regarding 't' Pronunciation
- It is incorrect to say that 't' is always pronounced as a 'flap T' between vowels, as it can sometimes be pronounced as a stop 't' depending on the context and speech style.
Second 't' in "Check it out"
- The second 't' in "check it out" is typically pronounced as a 'flap T'.
"Play" and "Plate" Difference
- The 't' in 'play' is pronounced as a 'flap T', while the 't' in 'plate' is pronounced as a stop 't' due to its position before the vowel 'e'.
Technique for Producing a Stop T
- A stop 't' is produced by briefly stopping the airflow from the mouth and then releasing it.
Fast 'D' Pronunciation
- The phrase 'bad day' contains a fast 'd' pronunciation.
Glottal Stop
- A glottal stop is a sound created by closing the vocal folds briefly, making a brief pause. It is often used as a substitute for the letter 't' in some dialects, especially in the middle of words or between vowels.
Example of Stop T
- "She got a new car" is an example of a sentence that illustrates the use of a Stop 't'.
Correctly Phrased Outfit Sentence
- "I'm wearing a nice outfit" is a grammatically correct way to phrase a sentence about your outfit.
Expression for Difficulty
- The correct expression for difficulty is "I'm having a hard time with..."
Pronunciation of "Weary"
- The word "weary" is pronounced as "WIH-ree".
Definition of "Wary"
- The word "wary" means cautious, watchful, or suspicious. It describes a state of being alert and careful, often in anticipation of danger or uncertainty.
Pronunciation of "Police"
- The word "police" is pronounced as "puh-LEES".
Incorrect "The police is coming"
- It is grammatically incorrect to say "the police is coming," as "police" is a plural noun and therefore requires the plural verb form "are". The correct phrase is "the police are coming."
Pronunciation of "Stomach"
- The word "stomach" is pronounced as "STUH-muhk".
Correct Statement About "Pizza"
- The standard pronunciation of "pizza" is "PEE-tsuh", although some people may pronounce it differently.
"He looks very weary"
- You should say "He looks very WIH-ree"
Incorrect Sentence Structure Regarding Dancing
- Saying "He dances beautifully" is a grammatically correct sentence structure, so it is NOT an incorrect sentence structure.
Grammatical Error in "I cannot say what's that"
- The grammatical error in "I cannot say what's that" is the missing word "is" after "what". The correct sentence is "I cannot say what is that."
Correct Use of "Hard Time"
- "He was having a hard time finding a job" is a correct example using "hard time" in a sentence.
Implication of "Wary"
- "Wary" in the sentence 'My dog is wary of strangers' implies caution and distrust towards strangers.
Synonym of "Weary"
- A synonym of "weary" is "tired".
Frequency of Laundry
- The question "How often does she do laundry?" inquires about how frequently she washes her clothes.
Second Part of Conditional Statement
- If the first part of a conditional statement includes "if they like you", the second part should use the present simple tense. For example: "If they like you, they will invite you."
Correct Usage of "Tell"
- When considering the difference between 'say' and 'tell', 'tell' is correctly used when indicating the recipient of the information. For example: "Tell me the secret."
Phrase for Grocery Store's Vegetable Section
- The correct phrase for entering a grocery store's vegetable section is "I'm looking for produce."
Description of "Produce"
- "Produce" refers to fruits and vegetables, collectively.
Meaning of "Produce"
- "Produce" as a verb means to create, make, or grow something, typically in a factory or on a farm.
Pronunciation of "Produce"
- The correct pronunciation of "produce" is "pruh-DEWS".
"Highway Robbery" Context
- The expression 'Highway robbery' is correctly used when something is excessively overpriced or unfairly expensive.
Incorrect "A worst vacation"
- It is incorrect to say "a worst vacation" because "worst" is already the superlative form of "bad", and you should pronounce it as "the worst vacation".
Description of "Ambiance"
- "Ambiance" refers to the atmosphere or character of a place, often including sensory elements like music, lighting, and décor.
Expressing Gratitude for Birthday
- "Thank you for making my birthday so special" is a correct way to express gratitude in a sentence about a friend's birthday.
Past Tense of "Produce"
- The past tense of "produce" is "produced".
Phrase for Place Quality
- "The hotel has a great ambiance" is an example of a phrase used to describe a quality of a place.
Describing Expensive Parking
- If someone charged $50 for parking, you might refer to it as "highway robbery" due to its excessive cost.
Correct American English Pronunciation
- The correct pronunciation of "parking" in American English is "PAR-king".
Pronunciation of "Mercedes"
- The correct pronunciation of "Mercedes" is "MER-say-dees".
Stressed Syllable in "Porsche"
- The stressed syllable in the word "Porsche" is the first syllable.
Pronunciation of "Latte"
- The correct pronunciation of "latte" is "LAH-tay".
Incorrect Pronunciation of "Garbage"
- "GAR-bij" is NOT a correct pronunciation of "garbage" in American English. Common pronunciations include "GAR-bich" and "GAR-bidge".
"Status" Pronunciation
- In American English, "status" is typically pronounced as "STAY-tus".
Stressed Syllable on the First Syllable
- The word "niche" has a stressed syllable on the first syllable: "neesh".
Correct "Niche" Pronunciation
- The correct pronunciation of "niche" in American English is "neesh".
Correct "Porsche" Pronunciation
- The correct pronunciation of "Porsche" according to its original German pronunciation is "POR-shuh".
Stomach Hurt Reason
- The text provided does not offer a reason why her stomach hurts.
Luxurious Car Description
- "Porsche" is often used to describe a particularly luxurious car.
Sound in "Porsche" Relaxed Syllables
- The sound used in the relaxed syllables of 'Porsche' is a schwa sound (ə).
Porsche Manufacturing Location
- Porsche is manufactured in Germany.
Last Syllable of "Latte" Pronunciation
- The last syllable of 'latte' is pronounced as a short 'ay' sound.
Referring to Multiple Porsches
- Multiple cars from the brand Porsche can be referred to as "Porsches".
Asking for a Better View
- "Can I get a table with a better view?" is a correct way to ask for a better view.
Referring to Bed Sizes
- Instead of using specific bed sizes like 'king' or 'queen', it is more appropriate to use descriptions like "large bed" or "a huge bed".
Common "Latte" Mispronunciation
- A common mispronunciation of "latte" is "LAH-tee".
Comparing Slipper Comfort
- To compare the comfort of slippers, you could say: "These slippers are much more comfortable than those ones".
"Status Symbol"
- A "status symbol" is something that is associated with a certain level of wealth, prestige, or accomplishment. For example, a Porsche car can be considered a status symbol.
Sound in "Garbage" Pronunciation
- The sound used in the pronunciation of 'garbage' varies, with some using a schwa sound (ə) and others using a short 'i' sound (ɪ).
Laundry Service Term
- The proper service term for laundry at a hotel is 'valet laundry' or 'laundry service'.
Asking About Laundry Service Usage
- "Do you offer laundry service?" or "How do I use the laundry service?" are correct ways to ask about laundry service usage at a hotel.
Incorrect "This is king bed"
- The phrase "This is king bed" is grammatically incorrect because it lacks an article. The correct phrase is "This is a king bed".
Correct Mention of Hair Combing Frequency
- "She combs her hair every day" is the correct way to mention how often someone combs their hair.
Mistaken Bed Size Preference
- It is incorrect to say "I prefer king size bed" because the term "size" is unnecessary. The correct phrase is "I prefer a king bed".
Helpful Laundry Phrase
- "I need to do laundry" is a concise and helpful phrase when referring to doing laundry.
Inaccurate Term for Laundry Situation
- "The hotel has laundry facilities" is considered inaccurate when discussing the laundry situation at a hotel. Instead, use "The hotel offers laundry service" or "The hotel has a laundry service".
Question About Cleaning Up Garbage
- "Do we need to clean up the garbage?" is a well-formed question regarding the need to clean up garbage.
Pronunciation of "Modern"
- The correct pronunciation of "modern" is "MAHD-ern".
Pronunciation of "Oven"
- The pronunciation of "oven" is "uh-vuhn".
Correctly Stated Phrase
- "She's got a nice new car" is correctly stated.
"Cupboard" Pronunciation
- "Cupboard" is pronounced as "KUHB-erd".
Correct Phrase Describing a Worker
- "He is a blue-collar worker" correctly describes a worker who performs manual labor.
Pronunciation of "Cordial"
- The pronunciation of "cordial" in American English is "KOR-jee-uhl".
Meaning of "Blue Collar"
- "Blue collar" refers to jobs that involve manual labor, typically in industries like construction, manufacturing, or service.
Context of "Cordial"
- "Cordial" is typically used to describe a friendly or polite attitude.
"White Collar" Grammatical Usage
- "White collar" should be used as an adjective, describing the type of job. For example: "She has a white-collar job".
"Modern Design" Implication
- "Modern design" implies a style that is characterized by simplicity, functionality, and often clean lines.
Incorrect "It has a good Ambiance"
- It is incorrect to say "It has a good Ambiance" as "Ambiance" is an uncountable noun and does not require an article. The correct phrase is "It has a good ambiance".
Pronunciation of "Not"
- The pronunciation of "not" usually includes a glottal stop (ʔ) before the vowel sound.
Alternative to "He's a nice person"
- A more natural and nuanced alternative to "He's a nice person" is "He's a kind guy" or "He's really friendly".
Statement About "Going to"
- "Going to" is a future tense structure that expresses intention, prediction, or likelihood.
Distinguishing Blue Collar and White Collar
- Blue-collar jobs typically involve manual labor, while white-collar jobs are mostly office-based and require higher education.
Example of White Collar Crime
- Embezzlement is a common example of a white-collar crime.
Verb For Events Instead of "Finished"
- When discussing events like meetings or surgeries, it is more accurate to use verbs like 'completed', 'concluded', or 'ended' instead of "finished".
Article Before a Vowel
- The article 'an' is correctly used before a word that starts with a vowel sound. For example: "an orange".
Referring to Multiple Blue Collar Workers
- "Blue-collar workers" is the correct way to refer to multiple blue-collar employees.
Referring to Uncountable Metal
- "Iron" is an uncountable noun, so the proper way to refer to it without a number is "iron".
Completing the Phrase for a Countable Object
- "This is a book" correctly completes the phrase for a countable object.
Correct Use of "Ended"
- The sentence "The meeting ended at 5 pm" correctly uses "ended" in the past tense.
Description of a White Collar Job
- A white-collar job typically involves working in an office setting, requiring intellectual skills, and often involves a higher level of education.
Articles With Countable Objects
- Articles 'a' and 'an' are used with singular countable objects to indicate an indefinite reference or introduce a new object. The article 'the' is used with singular or plural countable objects to indicate a specific or previously mentioned object.
Grammatically Incorrect Sentence
- "I have a good job every day" is grammatically incorrect because it uses the present simple tense where the present continuous tense is required. The correct sentence would be "I am having a good job every day."
Term for Manual Labor Job
- A manual labor job is often referred to as a blue-collar job.
Completing "This is ___ iron"
- " This is an iron" is correct as we're referring to a specific iron.
Situation Where "Finished" is Not Used
- "Finished" should not be used when describing an action that is ongoing or has not been completed.
Discussing Effort with a Single Instance
- "He gave it a try" should be used when discussing a single instance of effort.
Pronunciation of the Noun "Process"
- The American English pronunciation of "process" is "PROH-ses".
Asking About Preferences From Limited Selection
- "Which one do you prefer?" is the correct phrase to use when asking someone about their preferences from a limited selection.
American English Term for Water Dispenser
- The American English term for the device that dispenses water at a sink is a "faucet".
Expressing Symptoms Correctly
- "I have a headache" is a grammatically correct way to express a symptom.
Saying a Job Requires Effort
- The correct way to say that the job requires effort is "The job requires effort".
Question Word for Broader Inquiries
- "What" is the question word used for broader inquiries without a limited selection.
Expressing Gratitude for Efforts
- "Thank you for your hard work" is a suitable way to express gratitude for someone's efforts.
Phrase Indicating Attempt or Exertion
- "He made an effort to be on time" indicates the act of making an attempt or exerting oneself.
Repairing a Leaking Water Device
- The action of repairing a leaking water device is typically called "fixing" or "repairing" the faucet.
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Test your knowledge on the appropriate use of contractions and question structures in English. This quiz covers various rules around pronunciation, indirect questions, and the correct verb forms. Enhance your understanding and fluency in everyday English conversation.
