Grammar exercise | Indefinite pronouns

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Exercise 6

Choose the correct answer:

1. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody in the world wants war.
2. I don’t know —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody here in this town.
3. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody is fine so far. I hope it will last.
4. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody ate the same thing for lunch: pasta.
5. I’ve got —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody in my eye.
6. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody would listen to me.
7. ‘What’s wrong? ‘—somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody at all.’
8. I was laughed at by —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody when they saw my green hair.
9. I’m looking for —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody, a tall girl with blonde hair, have you seen her?
10. Ask me —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody easier. This question is too hard.
11. You can’t go —anywheresomewherenowhere with this snow.
12. We’re in the middle of —anywheresomewherenowhere and our car broke down… We’re not lucky !
13. I’d follow Sarah —anywheresomewherenowhere, I love her so much !
14. I know my keys are here —anywheresomewherenowhere in this room, I’ll find them soon.
15. I got scared when he came out of —anywheresomewherenowhere.

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ANSWERS

1. Nobody in the world wants war.
2. I don’t know anybody here in this town.
3. Everything is fine so far. I hope it will last.
4. Everybody ate the same thing.
5. I’ve got something in my eye.
6. Nobody would listen to me.
7. ‘What’s wrong? ‘Nothing at all.’
8. I was laughed at by everybody when they saw my green hair.
9. I’m looking for somebody, a tall girl with blonde hair, have you seen her?
10. Ask me something easier. This question is too hard.
11. You can’t go anywhere with this snow.
12. We’re in the middle of nowhere and our car broke down… We’re not lucky !
13. I’d follow Sarah anywhere, I love her so much !
14. I know my keys are here somewhere in this room, I’ll find them soon.
15. I got scared when he came out of nowhere.

Grammar exercises with answers | Indefinite pronouns

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Exercise 5

Choose the correct answer:

1. I gently closed the door so as not to disturb —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody.
2. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody was murdered in that street last night.
3. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody always asks me that.
4. Do you have —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody you need?
5. I have —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody better to do.
6. I want —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody sweet. Do you have ice cream?
7. Do you have —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody cheaper?
8. It was so cheap, it ‘s like he gave it to me for —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody!
9. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody knows where he has gone. We can’t find him.
10. I saw —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody kiss Tom, I think it was Claire.
11. I’ll do —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody I can to get in shape.
12. Tom didn’t mean to hurt —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody.
13. Has —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody happened?
14. We will do —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody for you.
15. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody I know prefers chocolate to vanilla.

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ANSWERS

1. I gently closed the door so as not to disturb anybody.
2. Somebody was murdered in that street last night.
3. Everybody always asks me that.
4. Do you have everything you need?
5. I have nothing better to do.
6. I want something sweet. Do you have ice cream?
7. Do you have anything cheaper?
8. It was so cheap, it ‘s like he gave it to me for nothing !
9. Nobody knows where he has gone. We can’t find him.
10. I saw somebody kiss Tom, I think it was Claire.
11. I’ll do everything I can to get in shape.
12. Tom didn’t mean to hurt anybody.
13. Has something happened?
14. We will do anything for you.
15. Everybody I know prefers chocolate to vanilla.

Indefinite pronouns | Exercise with answers (+PDF)

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Exercise 4

Choose the correct answer:

1. His wife was —anywheresomewherenowhere to be seen.
2. I’d recognize Jim —anywheresomewherenowhere with his blue hair.
3. This road is going —anywheresomewherenowhere… let’s go back home.
4. Are we going —anywheresomewherenowhere this afternoon?
5. Tom is playing —anywheresomewherenowhere in the park with his friends.
6. You can put it —anywheresomewherenowhere, it doesn’t matter.
7. Sam was —anywheresomewherenowhere in sight. I couldn’t find her.
8. Paul could be —anywheresomewherenowhere in the world, he likes travelling.
9. It’s sunny today, why don’t you go —anywheresomewherenowhere ?
10. This is getting us —anywheresomewherenowhere. I give up.
11. The meal was —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody special. I didn’t really enjoy it actually.
12. I looked carefully but there was —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody in the garden.
13. Did he say —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody about it?
14. She means —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody to me. I’m crazy about her.
15. There was hardly —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody there.

 

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ANSWERS

1. His wife was nowhere to be seen. 
2. I’d recognize Jim anywhere with his blue hair.
3. This road is going nowhere… let’s go back home.
4. Are we going somewhere this afternoon? 
5. Tom is playing somewhere in the park with his friends.
6. You can put it anywhere, it doesn’t matter.
7. Sam was nowhere in sight. I couldn’t find her.
8. Paul could be anywhere in the world, he likes travelling.
9. It’s sunny today, why don’t you go somewhere? 
10. This is getting us nowhere. I give up.
11. The meal was nothing special. I didn’t really enjoy it actually.
12. I looked carefully but there was nobody in the garden.
13. Did he say anything about it?
14. She means everything to me. I’m crazy about her.
15. There was hardly anybody there.

Indefinite pronouns | Exercise with answers

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Exercise 3

Choose the correct answer:

1. I was badly hurt, unfortunately —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody came to my rescue. I was so desperate.
2. I have —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody to say…. I’m speechless.
3. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody called on your phone, you should check it.
4. Do you hear —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody? I’m sure I heard a noise.
5. She did not say —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody on the way back.
6. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody went black suddenly when the power turned off.
7. Is —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody home? Hello?
8. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody understands me except you, that’s why we are friend.
9. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody was enjoying the party: they were dancing and laughing all night.
10. Did you say —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody? Speak louder, I can’t hear you.
11. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody is ready for the picnic: the food is in my bag and I bought some new napkins.
12. The police interrogated us but we saw —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody strange on that night.
13. I don’t know —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody who speaks Japanese.
14. Tina loves chocolate more than —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody.
15. Find —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody else who can help you. I’m busy right now.

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ANSWERS

1. I was badly hurt, unfortunately nobody came to my rescue. I was so desperate.
2. I have nothing to say…. I’m speechless.
3. Somebody called on your phone, you should check it.
4. Do you hear something? I’m sure I heard a noise.
5. She did not say anything on the way back.
6. Everything went black suddenly when the power turned off.
7. Is anybody home? Hello?
8. Nobody understands me except you, that’s why we are friend.
9. Everybody was enjoying the party: they were dancing and laughing all night.
10. Did you say something? Speak louder, I can’t hear you.
11. Everything is ready for the picnic: the food is in my bag and I bought some new napkins.
12. The police interrogated us but we saw nothing strange on that night.
13. I don’t know anybody who speaks Japanese.
14. Tina loves chocolate more than anything.
15. Find somebody who can help you. I’m busy right now.

Indefinite pronouns | Exercises + PDF

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Exercise 2

Choose the correct answer:

1. I’ve heard —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody. I must be deaf.
2. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody can control us !
3. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody‘s saying that she was drunk last night, but I know it’s a lie.
4. Is —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody OK?
5. She didn’t visit —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody this week-end, she just stayed at home.
6. Is there —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody wrong with my hair?
7. Take —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody you want. It’s free.
8. Did you see —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody there?
9. I have —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody but admiration for people who can speak several languages.
10. Don’t worry, I’ll find —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody else to look after my dog.
11. I heard a noise but there was —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody there.
12. She hardly ate —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody for dinner.
13. —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody likes her because she’s very kind.
14. When he spoke, —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody became silent.
15. When we travel, we always want to try —somethingeverythingeverybodyanythingnothinganybodynobodysomebody new to eat.

 

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ANSWERS

1. I’ve heard nothing. I must be deaf.
2. Nobody can control us !
3. Everybody’s saying that she was drunk last night, but I know it’s a lie.
4. Is everything OK?
5. She didn’t visit anybody this week-end, she just stayed at home.
6. Is there something wrong with my hair?
7. Take anything you want. It’s free.
8. Did you see anybody there?
9. I have nothing but admiration for people who can speak several languages.
10. Don’t worry, I’ll find somebody else to look after my dog.
11. I heard a noise but there was nobody there.
12. She hardly ate anything for dinner.
13. Everybody likes her because she’s very kind.
14. When he spoke, everybody became silent.
15. When we travel, we always want to try something new to eat.

Indefinite pronouns | Exercises (multiple choice)

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Exercise 1

Choose the correct answer:

1. I left my passport —anywheresomewherenowhere at the party last night.
2. We’re not going —anywheresomewherenowhere with this weather.
3. The key was —anywheresomewherenowhere to be found.
4. I forgot my glasses —anywheresomewherenowhere… have you seen them?
5. I have —anywheresomewherenowhere to hide, He’s going to find me !
6. Tom can sleep —anywheresomewherenowhere when he’s drunk.
7. I have —anywheresomewherenowhere else to go now, so I’ll wait for the bus with you.
8. There must be a restaurant —anywheresomewherenowhere around here.
9. Let’s go talk —anywheresomewherenowhere quiet.
10. I can work —anywheresomewherenowhere I want, I’m a free entrepreneur.
11. I have —anywheresomewherenowhere to spend the night. Can I stay here tonight?
12. Sit down —anywheresomewherenowhere you want.
13. Never go —anywheresomewherenowhere alone. You have to wait for me.
14. Can you do this —anywheresomewherenowhere else?
15. My phone must be —anywheresomewherenowhere around here.

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ANSWERS

1. I left my passport somewhere at the party last night.
2. We’re not going anywhere with this weather.
3. The key was nowhere to be found.
4. I forgot my glasses somewhere… have you seen them?
5. I have nowhere to hide, He’s going to find me !
6. Tom can sleep anywhere when he’s drunk.
7. I have nowhere else to go now, so I’ll wait for the bus with you.
8. There must be a restaurant somewhere around here.
9. Let’s go talk somewhere quiet.
10. I can work anywhere I want, I’m a free entrepreneur.
11. I have nowhere to spend the night. Can I stay here tonight?
12. Sit down anywhere you want.
13. Never go anywhere alone. You have to wait for me.
14. Can you do this somewhere else? 
15. My phone must be somewhere around here.

Active or Passive voice | Exercises with answers (+PDF)

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The following sentences are in passive or active voice?

1. Sarah took all the money. →passive voiceactive voice
2. The house was built in 1862. →passive voiceactive voice
3. The letter was posted yesterday. →passive voiceactive voice
4. Many tourists have visited that monument. →passive voiceactive voice
5. Tina was offered a job by BMW. →passive voiceactive voice
6. John has put the bag in the car. →passive voiceactive voice
7. The house is cleaned every day. →passive voiceactive voice
8. We are waiting for the bus. →passive voiceactive voice
9. The hunter killed the bear with a knife. →passive voiceactive voice
10. Spielberg directed the movie ‘Jaws’. →passive voiceactive voice
11. He was looked after by his grandfather. →passive voiceactive voice
12. Robert is going to make a nice dinner for tonight. →passive voiceactive voice
13. J.K. Rowling created Harry Potter in 1997. →passive voiceactive voice
14. He was sent to prison. →passive voiceactive voice
15. All the cookies have been eaten. →passive voiceactive voice

 

 

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ANSWERS

1. active
2. passive
3. passive
4. active
5. passive
6. active
7. passive
8. active
9. active
10. active
11. passive
12. active
13. active
14. passive
15. passive

English exercises for beginners | answering simple questions

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Exercise 2

Match the questions with the right answers:

1 – What do you do?

→ —No, I’m single.What do you have?I work in a bank.I’m all right.I like reading and relaxing at home.I don’t know, I forgot my watch.Sure – just a sec.It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.Yes please, I can’t do it by myself.Not quite – I think we need a little more time.

2 – Can you give me a hand?

→ —No, I’m single.What do you have?I work in a bank.I’m all right.I like reading and relaxing at home.I don’t know, I forgot my watch.Sure – just a sec.It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.Yes please, I can’t do it by myself.Not quite – I think we need a little more time.

3 – What time is it?

→ —No, I’m single.What do you have?I work in a bank.I’m all right.I like reading and relaxing at home.I don’t know, I forgot my watch.Sure – just a sec.It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.Yes please, I can’t do it by myself.Not quite – I think we need a little more time.

4 – Can I help you?

→ —No, I’m single.What do you have?I work in a bank.I’m all right.I like reading and relaxing at home.I don’t know, I forgot my watch.Sure – just a sec.It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.Yes please, I can’t do it by myself.Not quite – I think we need a little more time.

5 – How are you feeling?

→ —No, I’m single.What do you have?I work in a bank.I’m all right.I like reading and relaxing at home.I don’t know, I forgot my watch.Sure – just a sec.It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.Yes please, I can’t do it by myself.Not quite – I think we need a little more time.

6 – What do you do in your free time?

→ —No, I’m single.What do you have?I work in a bank.I’m all right.I like reading and relaxing at home.I don’t know, I forgot my watch.Sure – just a sec.It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.Yes please, I can’t do it by myself.Not quite – I think we need a little more time.

7 – Did you like the movie?

→ —No, I’m single.What do you have?I work in a bank.I’m all right.I like reading and relaxing at home.I don’t know, I forgot my watch.Sure – just a sec.It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.Yes please, I can’t do it by myself.Not quite – I think we need a little more time.

8 – What would you like to drink?

→ —No, I’m single.What do you have?I work in a bank.I’m all right.I like reading and relaxing at home.I don’t know, I forgot my watch.Sure – just a sec.It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.Yes please, I can’t do it by myself.Not quite – I think we need a little more time.

9 – Are you ready to order?

→ —No, I’m single.What do you have?I work in a bank.I’m all right.I like reading and relaxing at home.I don’t know, I forgot my watch.Sure – just a sec.It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.Yes please, I can’t do it by myself.Not quite – I think we need a little more time.

10 – Are you married?

→ —No, I’m single.What do you have?I work in a bank.I’m all right.I like reading and relaxing at home.I don’t know, I forgot my watch.Sure – just a sec.It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.Yes please, I can’t do it by myself.Not quite – I think we need a little more time.

 

 

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ANSWERS

1 – What do you do? → I work in a bank.

2 – Can you give me a hand? → Sure – just a sec.

3 – What time is it? → I don’t know, I forgot my watch.

4 – Can I help you? → Yes please, I can’t do it by myself.

5 – How are you feeling? → I’m all right.

6 – What do you do in your free time? → I like reading and relaxing at home.

7 – Did you like the movie? → It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.

8 – What would you like to drink? → What do you have?

9 – Are you ready to order? → Not quite – I think we need a little more time.

10 – Are you married? → No, I’m single.

Basic English exercise | How to answer simple questions

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Exercise 1

Match the questions with the right answers:

1 – What is her name?

→ —She is Brazilian.No. She is single.She is twenty-eight.Her name is Linda.Yes. She has two daughters.She lives in Rio de Janeiro.She comes from Brazil.She is studying English.

2 – Where does she come from?

→ —She is Brazilian.No. She is single.She is twenty-eight.Her name is Linda.Yes. She has two daughters.She lives in Rio de Janeiro.She comes from Brazil.She is studying English.

3 – What is her nationality?

→ —She is Brazilian.No. She is single.She is twenty-eight.Her name is Linda.Yes. She has two daughters.She lives in Rio de Janeiro.She comes from Brazil.She is studying English.

4 – How old is she?

→ —She is Brazilian.No. She is single.She is twenty-eight.Her name is Linda.Yes. She has two daughters.She lives in Rio de Janeiro.She comes from Brazil.She is studying English.

5 – Is she married?

→ —She is Brazilian.No. She is single.She is twenty-eight.Her name is Linda.Yes. She has two daughters.She lives in Rio de Janeiro.She comes from Brazil.She is studying English.

6 – Does she have any children?

→ —She is Brazilian.No. She is single.She is twenty-eight.Her name is Linda.Yes. She has two daughters.She lives in Rio de Janeiro.She comes from Brazil.She is studying English.

7 – Where does she live?

→ —She is Brazilian.No. She is single.She is twenty-eight.Her name is Linda.Yes. She has two daughters.She lives in Rio de Janeiro.She comes from Brazil.She is studying English.

8 – What is she studying?

→ —She is Brazilian.No. She is single.She is twenty-eight.Her name is Linda.Yes. She has two daughters.She lives in Rio de Janeiro.She comes from Brazil.She is studying English.

 

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ANSWERS

1 – What is her name? → Her name is Linda.

2 – Where does she come from? → She comes from Brazil.

3 – What is her nationality? → She is Brazilian.

4 – How old is she? → She is twenty-eight.

5 – Is she married? → No. She is single.

6 – Does she have any children? → Yes. She has two daughters.

7 – Where does she live? → She lives in Rio de Janeiro.

8 – What is she studying? → She is studying English.

Exercise: make questions from answers

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Exercise 4

Find the questions that correspond to the following answers:

1 – Simon → —Do you have any pets?Have you got sisters or brothers?How old are you?What’s your favourite colour?What’s your favourite sport?What’s your favourite subject at school?What’s your name?What’s the time?What’s your telephone number?Where are you from?

2 – I’m 24 → —Do you have any pets?Have you got sisters or brothers?How old are you?What’s your favourite colour?What’s your favourite sport?What’s your favourite subject at school?What’s your name?What’s the time?What’s your telephone number?Where are you from?

3 – Tokyo → —Do you have any pets?Have you got sisters or brothers?How old are you?What’s your favourite colour?What’s your favourite sport?What’s your favourite subject at school?What’s your name?What’s the time?What’s your telephone number?Where are you from?

4 – 06 48 56 85 21 → —Do you have any pets?Have you got sisters or brothers?How old are you?What’s your favourite colour?What’s your favourite sport?What’s your favourite subject at school?What’s your name?What’s the time?What’s your telephone number?Where are you from?

5 – Green → —Do you have any pets?Have you got sisters or brothers?How old are you?What’s your favourite colour?What’s your favourite sport?What’s your favourite subject at school?What’s your name?What’s the time?What’s your telephone number?Where are you from?

6 – No, I don’t. → —Do you have any pets?Have you got sisters or brothers?How old are you?What’s your favourite colour?What’s your favourite sport?What’s your favourite subject at school?What’s your name?What’s the time?What’s your telephone number?Where are you from?

7 – Soccer → —Do you have any pets?Have you got sisters or brothers?How old are you?What’s your favourite colour?What’s your favourite sport?What’s your favourite subject at school?What’s your name?What’s the time?What’s your telephone number?Where are you from?

8 – Yes, I have a cat. → —Do you have any pets?Have you got sisters or brothers?How old are you?What’s your favourite colour?What’s your favourite sport?What’s your favourite subject at school?What’s your name?What’s the time?What’s your telephone number?Where are you from?

9 – It’s 5 o’clock. → —Do you have any pets?Have you got sisters or brothers?How old are you?What’s your favourite colour?What’s your favourite sport?What’s your favourite subject at school?What’s your name?What’s the time?What’s your telephone number?Where are you from?

10 – History → —Do you have any pets?Have you got sisters or brothers?How old are you?What’s your favourite colour?What’s your favourite sport?What’s your favourite subject at school?What’s your name?What’s the time?What’s your telephone number?Where are you from?

 

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ANSWERS

1. What’s your name?
2. How old are you?
3. Where are you from?
4. What’s your telephone number?
5. What’s your favourite colour?
6. Do you have any pets?
7. What’s your favourite sport?
8. Have you got sisters or brothers?
9. What’s the time?
10. What’s your favourite subject at school?