Asking for and Giving Information: Improve Your Conversational Skills

Question 1

You're at a computer store and want to compare two specific laptop models. How would you ask the salesperson about their specifications and prices?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, I'm interested in these two laptops. Could you tell me which one has a better processor and how much each one costs?

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Do you have any other laptops in stock?

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Which laptop is the most expensive?

Question 2

You're lost and need to find the nearest bank. Which phrase is the most polite way to ask a stranger for directions?

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Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the nearest bank?

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I'm lost. Can you help me find the library?

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Where is the nearest grocery store?

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I need to find a place to eat.

Question 3

When asking for directions in a new city, the most appropriate phrase is:

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Excuse me, how do I get to the city center?

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Where can I find a good place to eat?

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Can you provide directions to the park?

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Could you tell me where the nearest bus stop is?

Question 4

When requesting personal information from a stranger, the most polite way to ask is:

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Excuse me, could you please tell me your name?

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What is your complete name and address?

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Can I have your personal details?

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What's your name?

Question 5

When asking for directions to a specific store department, which question is most appropriate?

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Excuse me, where can I find the electronics department?

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Do you know when the store closes?

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What is the name of the store manager?

Question 6

In the context of inquiring about the price of an item, which response provides the correct information?

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It's $19.99

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We don't have that item in stock

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The manager is not available right now

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It's on aisle 5

Question 7

When seeking clarification, which phrase is commonly used?

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Sorry, could you repeat that?

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Can you please speak louder?

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I'm not sure what you mean

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I understand, thank you

Question 8

When giving directions, which word indicates a need to make a turn?

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Turn

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Go

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Proceed

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Walk

Question 9

To inquire about the availability of a product, which question is most suitable?

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Do you have this book in stock?

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How long have you been working here?

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Where can I find the manager?

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What's the price of this item?

Question 10

Which response suggests that the speaker is unsure about the answer?

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I'm not entirely sure, but I think it's on the second floor.

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No, we don't have that item.

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Yes, it's right over there.

Question 11

When asking for someone's name, which phrase is considered polite and respectful?

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Excuse me, what's your name?

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Hey, what are you called?

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Who are you?

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Can I have your name?

Question 12

To ask about the current time, which question is most commonly used?

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What time is it?

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Do you know what day it is?

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What's the date today?

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Can you tell me when the store closes?

Question 13

When confirming information, which phrase is most likely to be used?

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So, you're looking for the electronics department?

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Can I help you with anything else?

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Could you please repeat that?

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I'm not sure I understand

Question 14

When giving instructions, which word indicates a specific distance or measurement?

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About

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Turn

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Proceed

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Go

Question 15

When asking for directions, which phrase is most appropriate to use with a stranger?

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Excuse me, could you provide directions to Main Street, please?

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I'm new here. Can you help me out?

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Do you happen to know where the library is?

Question 16

How would you appropriately ask for more detailed information about a service?

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Could you provide me with additional details about your service?

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Tell me everything you know about this service.

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I need to know every detail about your service.

Question 17

How would you politely ask someone for their name?

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Excuse me, may I know your name, please?

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Tell me your name.

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I'd like to know your name.

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What's your name?

Question 18

Which response is most appropriate when someone asks you for your name?

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My name is John.

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I don't want to tell you my name.

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Why do you want to know?

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What's your question?

Question 19

How would you politely decline to give someone information if you don't know the answer?

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I apologize, but I'm not aware of that.

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I don't know. Leave me alone.

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I'm not going to tell you.

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Why are you asking me?

Question 20

Which phrase is the most polite way to get someone's attention?

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Excuse me.

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Can you help me?

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Hey, you!

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I need your assistance.

Question 21

Someone asks you for the time. What is a direct and clear way to respond?

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It's 2:30 PM.

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Sorry, I'm not sure.

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I'm running late, too.

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I don't have a watch.

Question 22

Which phrase is the most polite way to ask for someone's name?

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May I know your name, please?

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What's your name?

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Tell me your name.

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Can you give me your name?

Question 23

You are looking for blue notebooks in a store. Which question would you use to ask if they have them?

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Do you have any blue notebooks?

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Can I have a blue notebook?

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I need a blue notebook.

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Where are the blue notebooks?

Question 24

Someone asks you for directions to a nearby restaurant. Which response gives clear and specific directions?

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Go straight for two blocks, and it's on your left.

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It's a bit far, maybe you should take a taxi.

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You can't miss it.

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It's just down the road.

Question 25

Which phrase is the most polite way to ask for someone's phone number?

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Could I have your phone number, please?

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Can you give me your number?

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What's your phone number?

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I need your phone number.

Question 26

Someone asks you what time it is. Which of these is the most appropriate response?

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It's 3:15 PM.

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It's a little after three.

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It's almost four o'clock.

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It's the afternoon.

Question 27

You're looking for a specific book in a library. How would you politely ask a librarian for help?

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Excuse me, could you help me find [book title]?

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I need [book title]. Can you help me?

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Where is the [book title]?

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Do you have [book title] here?

Question 28

Someone asks you about your favorite hobby. Which response gives the most detailed information?

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My favorite hobby is [hobby]. I really enjoy [specific activity related to the hobby] because [reason].

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My favorite hobby is [hobby]. I do it in my free time.

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I like to [hobby].

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I enjoy [hobby] a lot.

Question 29

You are looking for a specific store in a shopping mall. What is the best way to ask for directions?

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Excuse me, do you know where [store name] is?

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I need to find [store name].

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Where is [store name]?

Question 30

You are at a restaurant and want to know the price of a dish. What would you ask the waiter?

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Could you tell me how much the [dish name] is?

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I'd like to order the [dish name], please.

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How do you make the [dish name]?

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What's the special today?

Question 31

You are looking for a specific book in a library.  How would you ask the librarian for help?

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Excuse me, could you help me find a book called [book title]?

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Where is the fiction section?

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Do you have any books on [topic]?

Question 32

A friend asks you if you have a pen. You don't have one. How would you politely refuse?

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Sorry, I don't have one right now.

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You can borrow mine.

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No, I don't.

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I don't know.

Question 33

You are at a store and want to know if they have a certain item in stock. How would you ask?

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Do you have [item name] in stock?

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Where can I find [item name]?

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How much is [item name]?

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I'd like to buy [item name].

Question 34

Someone asks you for directions to the nearest bank. You know the location. How would you give directions?

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Go straight ahead for two blocks and then turn left. The bank is on your right.

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I don't know.

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It's over there.

Question 35

You are at a coffee shop and want to know what kind of cakes they have. What would you ask?

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What kind of cakes do you have today?

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I'd like to order a cake.

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Can I have a piece of cake?

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Is there any cake left?

Question 36

Someone asks you about your favorite hobby. What would you say?

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My favorite hobby is [hobby name].

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Hobbies are fun.

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I don't have a favorite hobby.

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I like hobbies.

Question 37

You are at a bus stop and want to know when the next bus to [destination] will arrive. What would you ask?

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When is the next bus to [destination] due?

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Where does this bus go?

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How much is the fare?

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Is this the right bus stop?

Question 38

Someone asks you if you understand something. You do understand. How would you politely respond?

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Yes, I understand.

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I'm not sure.

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I don't know.

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Maybe.

Question 39

You are at a shop and want to know if they have a specific size of an item. How would you ask?

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Do you have this in [size]?

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I need a [size] shirt.

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Where is the clothing section?

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How much is this?

Question 40

You are in a bookstore and want to know the price of a book. Which phrase is the most appropriate to ask?

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How much is this book?

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Could you tell me the price for this book?

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I want to know the price of this book.

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What is the price of this book?

Question 41

You need to find the nearest ATM.  What would you ask a passerby?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest ATM is?

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Can you show me the ATM?

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Where is the ATM?

Question 42

You're at a restaurant and want to know if they have vegetarian options. What would you ask the waiter?

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Do you have any vegetarian dishes?

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Is there anything for vegetarians?

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I'm vegetarian. What can I eat?

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I want vegetarian food.

Question 43

Someone asks you, "What time does the museum open?" How would you answer if you know the opening time?

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It opens at 9:00 am.

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The museum is open.

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It's a nice museum.

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You can go to the museum.

Question 44

You're at a train station and want to know when the next train to Boston leaves. How would you ask?

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When is the next train to Boston?

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What time does the train leave?

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I need a train to Boston.

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Where is the train to Boston?

Question 45

A friend asks you about your favorite restaurant. How would you respond?

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My favorite restaurant is [Restaurant name]. They have amazing [type of food].

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I like to eat at restaurants.

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I don't have a favorite restaurant.

Question 46

You are at a hotel and want to know if they have a swimming pool. What is the best way to ask?

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Do you have a swimming pool?

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I need to use the swimming pool.

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Is there a swimming pool here?

Question 47

Someone asks you, "How do you get to the library?" You know the way. What would be a helpful answer?

Accepted Answer

Take the bus number 10 and get off at the third stop. The library is across the street.

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It's not far from here.

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You can walk there.

Question 48

You're at a shop and need to know if they have a specific item in stock. How would you ask?

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Do you have [item name] in stock?

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I'm looking for [item name].

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Where is [item name]?

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I need to buy [item name].

Question 49

You're on the phone and the other person asks, "What is your email address?" How would you answer?

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My email address is [your email address].

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It's my email.

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You can email me.

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I have an email address.