Questions & Answers in Common English Part 4 - Info Guru Honorer

Questions & Answers in Common English Part 4

1.Can you give me a hand?

This means “can you help me?” – often with a physical task like moving furniture or carrying a box.

Ø  Of course!

Ø  I’d be glad to.

Ø  Will it take long?

Ø  Sure – just a sec.
This means “just a second” – you need the other person to wait one moment before you can help them.

Ø  Sorry – I’m a bit busy at the moment.

 

2.What have you been up to lately?

This question means “What have you been doing recently?” – you can answer it in the present perfect continuous.

Ø  I’ve been working a lot.

Ø  Mostly studying.

Ø  I’ve been taking it easy.
This means “relaxing, not doing anything intense or stressful.”

Ø  Planning my summer vacation.

Ø  Nothing much.

3.What’s the matter?

This means “What’s the problem?” – you can ask it to someone who appears sad or upset.

Ø  Oh, I’m just having a rough day.
A “rough day” means a difficult, bad day.

Ø  I’m not feeling so good.

Ø  I just found out my mother’s in the hospital.
The phrasal verb “found out” means “discovered or heard some new information.”

Ø  I’d rather not talk about it.
This means “I’d prefer not to talk about it.”

Ø  Nothing, I’m fine.

4.What would you like to drink?

Ø  Iced tea, please.

Ø  Just water for me.

Ø  What do you have?

Ø  Could we see the wine list?

Ø  Nothing for me, thanks.

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