Mastering Common Spoken English Questions
Introduction to Common Spoken English Questions
Learning to ask questions correctly is a vital part of mastering spoken English. Questions are essential for engaging in conversations, gathering information, and expressing curiosity. This lesson will help you master over 80 common spoken English questions, providing you with the tools to communicate effectively in various situations.
In this comprehensive guide, we will explore different types of questions, their meanings, and how to use them in everyday conversations. This lesson is designed for ESL and TEFL learners who want to improve their spoken English skills.
By the end of this lesson, you will be confident in asking questions in English, enabling you to engage in conversations more naturally and effectively.
Useful Vocabulary for Common Spoken English Questions
Understanding and using common spoken English questions is crucial for effective communication. Here are essential questions, their meanings, and examples of how to use them:
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Are you coming?
- Meaning: Asking if someone is coming.
- Example: "Are you coming to the party?"
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Do you smoke?
- Meaning: Asking if someone smokes.
- Example: "Do you smoke cigarettes?"
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Why do you ask?
- Meaning: Asking the reason behind someone's question.
- Example: "Why do you ask about my plans?"
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Why are you sad?
- Meaning: Asking the reason for someone's sadness.
- Example: "Why are you sad today?"
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How are you?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's well-being.
- Example: "How are you feeling today?"
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Do you know?
- Meaning: Asking if someone knows something.
- Example: "Do you know where the library is?"
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Where to go?
- Meaning: Asking for a suggestion on a place to go.
- Example: "Where to go for dinner?"
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Is it a holiday today?
- Meaning: Asking if today is a holiday.
- Example: "Is it a holiday today in our country?"
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When to speak?
- Meaning: Asking the appropriate time to speak.
- Example: "When to speak during the meeting?"
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Why are you crying?
- Meaning: Asking the reason for someone's crying.
- Example: "Why are you crying, what happened?"
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Do you like me?
- Meaning: Asking if someone likes you.
- Example: "Do you like me as a friend?"
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Are you angry?
- Meaning: Asking if someone is angry.
- Example: "Are you angry with me?"
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When to sleep?
- Meaning: Asking the appropriate time to sleep.
- Example: "When to sleep if I have an early morning?"
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How old are you?
- Meaning: Asking someone's age.
- Example: "How old are you, if you don't mind me asking?"
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What now?
- Meaning: Asking what to do next.
- Example: "We finished the project, what now?"
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Whose book is this?
- Meaning: Asking about the owner of a book.
- Example: "Whose book is this on the table?"
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Won't you come?
- Meaning: Asking if someone will come, implying an invitation.
- Example: "Won't you come to the concert with us?"
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Where is she?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's location.
- Example: "Where is she now? I need to talk to her."
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When to go?
- Meaning: Asking the appropriate time to leave.
- Example: "When to go if the event starts at 7 pm?"
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Won't you go?
- Meaning: Asking if someone will go, implying encouragement.
- Example: "Won't you go to the meeting?"
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Don't you get it?
- Meaning: Asking if someone understands.
- Example: "Don't you get it? We need to hurry."
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When to eat?
- Meaning: Asking the appropriate time to eat.
- Example: "When to eat lunch if we have a meeting at 1 pm?"
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What do you do?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's job or activities.
- Example: "What do you do for a living?"
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Is everything ok?
- Meaning: Asking if everything is fine.
- Example: "Is everything ok with your project?"
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How is your pain?
- Meaning: Asking about the condition of someone's pain.
- Example: "How is your pain now, after taking the medicine?"
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What to study?
- Meaning: Asking for advice on what to study.
- Example: "What to study for the upcoming exam?"
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Are you happy now?
- Meaning: Asking if someone is happy.
- Example: "Are you happy now with your new job?"
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How to go?
- Meaning: Asking for directions or method of going somewhere.
- Example: "How to go to the nearest bus stop?"
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Why me?
- Meaning: Asking why you were chosen or targeted.
- Example: "Why me? What did I do wrong?"
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Who cares?
- Meaning: Expressing indifference or asking who is concerned.
- Example: "Who cares if we are a bit late?"
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What’s your name?
- Meaning: Asking for someone’s name.
- Example: "What’s your name, if you don’t mind?"
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Where do you live?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's residence.
- Example: "Where do you live in the city?"
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Can you help me?
- Meaning: Requesting assistance.
- Example: "Can you help me with this problem?"
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What time is it?
- Meaning: Asking for the current time.
- Example: "Excuse me, what time is it?"
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Do you have a pet?
- Meaning: Asking if someone owns a pet.
- Example: "Do you have a pet at home?"
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Where are you from?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's place of origin.
- Example: "Where are you from originally?"
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Do you speak English?
- Meaning: Asking if someone can speak English.
- Example: "Do you speak English?"
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What’s your favourite food?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's preferred food.
- Example: "What’s your favourite food?"
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How old are you?
- Meaning: Asking someone's age.
- Example: "How old are you?"
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What do you do in your free time?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's hobbies or activities.
- Example: "What do you do in your free time?"
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Can I ask you something?
- Meaning: Requesting permission to ask a question.
- Example: "Can I ask you something about the project?"
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How do you feel today?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's health or mood.
- Example: "How do you feel today after the workout?"
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What’s the weather like?
- Meaning: Asking about the current weather conditions.
- Example: "What’s the weather like outside?"
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Where are we going?
- Meaning: Asking about the destination.
- Example: "Where are we going for dinner?"
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Do you like it here?
- Meaning: Asking if someone likes the current place.
- Example: "Do you like it here in this city?"
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When is your birthday?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's birth date.
- Example: "When is your birthday?"
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How long have you been here?
- Meaning: Asking about the duration of stay.
- Example: "How long have you been here in this town?"
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Can I join you?
- Meaning: Requesting to join someone.
- Example: "Can I join you for lunch?"
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What’s your phone number?
- Meaning: Asking for someone's contact number.
- Example: "What’s your phone number?"
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Where did you buy that?
- Meaning: Asking about the place of purchase.
- Example: "Where did you buy that beautiful dress?"
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What do you think?
- Meaning: Asking for someone's opinion.
- Example: "What do you think about this idea?"
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How was your day?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's day.
- Example: "How was your day at work?"
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Did you enjoy the movie?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's opinion on a movie.
- Example: "Did you enjoy the movie last night?"
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How much does it cost?
- Meaning: Asking about the price of something.
- Example: "How much does it cost to travel to London?"
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What time do you get up?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's wake-up time.
- Example: "What time do you get up in the morning?"
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Do you like reading?
- Meaning: Asking if someone enjoys reading.
- Example: "Do you like reading books?"
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What kind of music do you like?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's music preference.
- Example: "What kind of music do you like?"
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Can you play a musical instrument?
- Meaning: Asking if someone can play an instrument.
- Example: "Can you play a musical instrument?"
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What’s your favourite colour?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's preferred colour.
- Example: "What’s your favourite colour?"
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Where do you work?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's workplace.
- Example: "Where do you work?"
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What’s your favourite movie?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's preferred movie.
- Example: "What’s your favourite movie?"
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Do you have siblings?
- Meaning: Asking if someone has brothers or sisters.
- Example: "Do you have siblings?"
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What are you doing this weekend?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's weekend plans.
- Example: "What are you doing this weekend?"
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Can you drive?
- Meaning: Asking if someone can drive.
- Example: "Can you drive a car?"
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Do you like sports?
- Meaning: Asking if someone enjoys sports.
- Example: "Do you like sports?"
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What’s your favourite sport?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's preferred sport.
- Example: "What’s your favourite sport?"
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Do you like to travel?
- Meaning: Asking if someone enjoys travelling.
- Example: "Do you like to travel?"
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Where have you travelled to?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's travel history.
- Example: "Where have you travelled to?"
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What’s your favourite book?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's preferred book.
- Example: "What’s your favourite book?"
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What’s your favourite season?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's preferred season.
- Example: "What’s your favourite season?"
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Do you prefer tea or coffee?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's beverage preference.
- Example: "Do you prefer tea or coffee?"
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What’s your hobby?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's hobbies.
- Example: "What’s your hobby?"
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Do you like cooking?
- Meaning: Asking if someone enjoys cooking.
- Example: "Do you like cooking?"
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What’s your favourite food?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's preferred food.
- Example: "What’s your favourite food?"
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What’s your job?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's occupation.
- Example: "What’s your job?"
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Where do you want to go?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's preferred destination.
- Example: "Where do you want to go for your next holiday?"
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What’s your dream job?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's ideal job.
- Example: "What’s your dream job?"
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Do you like animals?
- Meaning: Asking if someone likes animals.
- Example: "Do you like animals?"
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What’s your favourite animal?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's preferred animal.
- Example: "What’s your favourite animal?"
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Do you like to dance?
- Meaning: Asking if someone enjoys dancing.
- Example: "Do you like to dance?"
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What’s your favourite place?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's preferred place.
- Example: "What’s your favourite place to visit?"
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Can you swim?
- Meaning: Asking if someone can swim.
- Example: "Can you swim?"
Summary and Takeaways
Lesson Overview
This lesson on spoken English questions covered various common questions, their meanings, and examples of usage. The goal was to help you understand and use these questions confidently in everyday conversations.
Key Phrases Learnt
You have learnt over 80 key questions such as "How are you?", "Where do you live?", "What’s your name?", and many more. These phrases are essential for engaging in effective communication in English.
Practice Exercises
To reinforce your learning, practice using these questions in conversations with friends or write short dialogues incorporating them. Additionally, pay attention to how these questions are used in movies, books, and daily interactions.
Tips for Remembering
To remember these questions, try associating them with specific scenarios or situations. Creating flashcards, practising with a friend, or using them in real-life conversations can aid in retention.
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