AM/IS/ARE (Questions) BASIC GRAMMAR IN USE

 

BASIC GRAMMAR IN USE UNIT 2 AM/IS/ARE (Questions)

 

A ■ “Am I late?” “No, you ’re on time.” ■ “Is your mother at home?” “No, she’s out.” ■ “Are your parents at home?” “No, they’re out.” ■ “Is it cold in your room?” “Yes, a little.” ■ Your shoes are nice. Are they new? B W here . . . ? / What. . . ? / Who . . . ? / How . . . ? / Why . . . ? ■ Where is your mother? Is she at home? ■ “Where are you from?” “Canada.” ■ “What color is your car?” “It’s red.” ■ “How old is Joe?” “He’s 24.” ■ “How are your parents?” “They’re fine.” ■ These postcards are nice. How much are they? ■ This hotel isn’t very good. Why is it so expensive? what’s = what is who’s = who is how ’s = how is where’s = where is • What’s your phone number? • Where’s Lucy? • Who’s that man? • How ’s your father? C Short answers   EXERCISES 2.1 Find the right answers for the questions. 1 Where’s the camera? a Toronto 1 ____ g ____ 2 Is your car blue? b No, I’m not 2 ___________ 3 Is Linda from London? c Yes, you are 3 ___________ 4 Am I late? d My sister. 4 ___________ 2.2 Make questions with these words. 1 (is / at home / your mother) Is your mother at home? 2 (your parents / are / how) How are your parents? 3 (interesting / is / your job) ________________________________________? 2.3 Complete the questions. Use What... / Who …../Where ……/How……. 2.4 Write the questions. 2.5 Write short answers (Yes, I am. / No, he isn't., etc.). 1 Are you married? No. I am not 2 Are you thirsty? ___________________________ 3 Is it cold today? ___________________________

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