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New things 01
Vocabulary Personality adjectives
In very formal English, prepositions can come at the beginning.
a people person : persona sociable
With whom did you correspond?
a computer geek : friki de la informatica
Indirect questions
keep yourself to yourself : mantenerse a si mismo
Used to ask questions in a more polite way or for very personal
witty :ingenioso
questions. After the opening phrase, use the affirmative form.
down-to-earth : con los pies en la tierra / realista
Do you know why did he come?
a good laugh : buena risa
In yes/no questions use if or whether + the affirmative form.
spontaneous : espontaneo
Do you know if Mike's married?
a morning person : persona mañanera
The following phrases are often used to introduceindirect
questions:
Grammar Direct and indirect questions
Do you know...?
Direct questions
Can I ask (you)...?
These are general or normal questions that can be used to ask
Can/could you tell me ...?
our family, friends or a close circle.
I was wondering ...?
Why did you come?
I wonder...I'd be interested to know ...
Subject questions When the question word is the subject of the
Do you mind me asking...?
sentence, use the affirmative form of the verb.
Have you any idea ...?
What happened then?
I'd like to know...
NOT What did happen then?
Would you mind telling me ...?
Prepositions in questions Usually come at the end
what did you go with?
Vocabulary feelings