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090. What would you do if…?

I. EXAMPLES: What would you do if you were me? What would you do if you were in my shoes? What would you do if you had a lot of money? What would you do if you failed? What would you do if the rumors were true? II. DIALOGUES: A: Can I ask you […]

089. What’s the matter with…?

->What is the difficulty or problem? I. EXAMPLES: What’s the matter with him? What’s the matter with your finger? It’s bleeding. What’s wrong with this machine? What’s wrong with you, Mum? You look so pale. What’s wrong with your car? II. DIALOGUES: A: Your face is so pale. Are you OK? B: No, I’ve had a fever for a […]

088. What I’m trying to say is…

I. EXAMPLES: What I’m trying to say is that he is a good husband. What I’m trying to say is that it’s worth buying. What I’m trying to say is that human nature doesn’t change. What I’m trying to say is that you should think of others. What I’m trying to say is that […]

087. What if…?

I. EXAMPLES: What if it rains when we have no umbrella with us? What if they are against us? What if we get lost in the jungle? What if they don’t approve of our earning some money in our spare time? II. DIALOGUES: A: Did you hear the weather forecaster’s prediction for rain tomorrow? […]

086. What… for…

I. EXAMPLES: What is it for? What did you say that for? What do you need so much money for? II. DIALOGUES: A: Have you heard that my father is going to quit his job? B: What would he do that for? A: He said work is too hectic and that he needs a […]

085. What do you say…?

I. EXAMPLES: What do you say about going to the cinema this afternoon? Let’s go by plane. What do you say? What do you say about some light music? II. DIALOGUES: A: I’m so upset. B: What’s the matter? A: My girlfriend broke up with me today. B: I’m sorry to hear that. Hey, […]

084. …what-do-you-call-it (what·cha·ma·call·it)

->be used to describe an object or person whose name you do not know or cannot recall. I. EXAMPLES: I’ve got the what-do-you-call-it for you. I cannot find the what-do-you-call-it. She’s just gone out with old what’s-his-name. What’s-his-name called you this morning? Where did you put the what-do-you-call-it? II. DIALOGUES: Wife: Honey, you’ve been trying to fix that sink for hours. Husband: I know, I […]

083. What do you mean by…?

I. EXAMPLES: What do you mean by saying that? What do you mean by canceling your performance? What do you mean by “out of the question”? What do you mean by asking such a question? II. DIALOGUES: Boyfriend: Happy anniversary! Girlfriend: What do you mean? Boyfriend: Today is our one-month anniversary of dating. Girlfriend: […]

082. What can I do for…？

I. EXAMPLES: What can I do for you? What can I do to cheer her up? What can I do to make him satisfied? What can I do to stop them? II. DIALOGUES: Customer: Excuse me, are you the tailor? Tailor: Yes, I am. What can I do for you? Customer: Well, I’d like […]

081. What becomes of…？

-> to happen to; be the fate of I. EXAMPLES: What became of the poor child? What will become of my family if my father goes bankrupt? What will become of my dog during my absence? What will become of the water if we put it outside during the winter? II. DIALOGUES: A: Remember that old man […]

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