020. He is either…or…
I. EXAMPLES: He is either drunk or mad. It’s either your fault or her fault. Either you are wrong or I am. II. DIALOGUES: A: Do you have the report you promised me? B: What report? A: You know, your work report. B: Either you’re kidding me or I’m getting forgetful in my old […]
Continue reading019. He is as… as…
I. EXAMPLES: He is as poor as a church mouse. He is as fit as a fiddle though he is already seventy. Shelly’s father is always as busy as a bee. The twin sisters are as different as night and day. The lecture is as dull as ditch-water. II. DIALOGUES: A: Have you seen […]
Continue reading018. Not…until…
I. EXAMPLES: Don’t tell him the bad news until he finishes his exam. The secret was not discovered until he was dead. I won’t stop shouting until you let me go. II. DIALOGUES: A: I heard that Bill got divorced. B: Yes, he is really sad now. A:I thought he wanted to get divorced […]
Continue reading017. Have you ever…?
I. EXAMPLES: Have you ever been to New York? Have you ever been to Nanjing? Have you ever seen Ghost? Have you ever wondered if there is life after death? Have you ever heard of it? II. DIALOGUES: A: I want to quit my job. B: Why, what’s the matter? A: Nothing. I just […]
Continue reading016. Shouldn’t we…?
I. EXAMPLES: Shouldn’t we ask for permission first? Shouldn’t we read the directions before we install the air conditioner? Shouldn’t we check the weather before we go out? Shouldn’t you try to save some money rather than spend it all? II. DIALOGUES: A: Are you ready to go to the beach? B: Wait. Shouldn’t […]
Continue reading015. Do you feel like…?
I. EXAMPLES: Do you feel like going for a walk on the beach? Do you feel like going shopping at the mall? Do you feel like eating some ice cream or having cake or both? Do you feel like having some coffee? Do you feel like getting a bite to eat? II. DIALOGUES: A: […]
Continue reading014. Do you mind…?
I. EXAMPLES: Would you mind if I smoke here? Do you mind opening the window? It’s so stuffy in here. Do you mind if I ask you a question? II. DIALOGUES: Employer: Well, you have been working with our company for 10 years now. Employee: Yes I know. It’s been a long time. Employer: […]
Continue reading013. Do you have… available?
I. EXAMPLES: Do you have any single rooms available? Do you have any tickets available? Do you have any shoes in size 20 available? II. DIALOGUES: Store Owner: Hello, can I help you? Customer: Yes, I’m looking to buy a leather jacket. Store Owner: What kind of leather jacket are you interested in? Customer: […]
Continue reading012. Do you carry this in…?
I. EXAMPLES: Do you carry this in size 10? Do you carry this in beige? Do you have this in medium? II. DIALOGUES: Store Owner: How do you like this sweater? Customer: It looks beautiful. Can I try it on? Store Owner: Sure. Go ahead. Customer: Oh I’m afraid it’s too tight on me. […]
Continue reading011. Do you agree…?
I. EXAMPLES: Do you agree that we should start early? Do you agree with my plan? Will he agree to the conditions in the contract? II. DIALOGUES: A: I think studying English is boring and a waste of time. Don’t you agree? B: No. I think it’s really important if you want to have […]
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