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    Learn English > English lessons and exercises > English test #17644: Asking for information
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    Asking for information


     

                                                         

                      Guide de conversation 5 - Informer / s'informer.       

     

    Asking for information

     

    -(Excuse me) can could you tell me (the way to the station/...)

    -Do you know (if they are here / when they leave /...)

    -Could you give me some information about ...

    -Is it true that (they have moved /...)

    -Have you got an idea of (when they leave / ...)

    -I'd like to know (what he does / ...)

     

     

    Correcting agreeing with a statement

     

    -Yes, it is / was / will ...

    -Oh yes, I did / Oh no, I didn't.

    -That's (quite) right.

    -No, it isn't really so.

    -I'm sorry but that isn't correct.

    - Well, it's the contrary in fact.

     

     

    Asking about language

     

    -Pardon? / I beg your pardon?

    -I'm sorry I didn't catch what you said.
    -What do you mean?

    -What is the meaning of ...?

    -How do you pronounce..?

    -How do you say that?

    -How is it spelt? How do you spell ...?

     

     

    Expressing certainty

     

    Being sure.

    I'm sure / certain (that) (he will come / ...)

    -There is no doubt about it.

    -No doubt (you'd like to see your gift / ...)

    -I certainly think / believe that (she was unhappy / ...)

    -I'm positive on that point.

    I'm certain...

    -It is obvious that ...

    -That goes without saying.

    -It's crystal clear.

    -It's as sure as two and two make four.

    Being less sure.

    -I think so

    -I think that ( they will be there by 6 / ...)

    -I suppose so.

    -I suppose / expect that ( it is the way to the bus stop /...)

    -I believe that ( he is sick / ...)

    -I assume (that ) (they did it / ...)

    -It's more than probable that ...

    -I wouldn't be surprised if ....

    Being unsure.

    I'm not sure (that) ...

    -I wonder if...

    -I doubt if ...

    -May be / perhaps (they're right / ...)

    -It's very doubtful whether (he'll accept / ...)

    -There's a little chance of ( arriving in time / ...)

    -It isn't known for use ...

    Not knowing.

    -I don't think so.

    -I don't think that (they will give her a ring / ...)

    -I don't know / I've no idea / I wouldn't like to say (where it is).

    -I haven't the faintest idea.

    -Sorry, I can't tell you.

     

     

    Inquiring about certainty

     

    -Are you (quite) sure (that) ...

    -Do you think so?

    -Do you think that ...?

    -Do you believe / suppose that (it's a good idea / ...)?

     

     

    Expressing possibility

     

    -It is possible

    -It is possible (that) (it rains / ...)

    -I / you ... can (drive / read / ...)

    -He / we / ... is/are capable of ( doing better / ...)

     

     

    Expressing impossibility

     

    -It is impossible

    -It is impossible (that) (it rains / ...)

    -I / you ... can't (drive / read / ...)

    -You can't possibly ( do this / ...)

     

     

    Inquiring about possibility

     

    -Is it possible?

    -Is it possible (that) (he will come / ...)

    -Will he / she / they .. be able to (do it / ...)?

    -Can he / she /.... (drive / read /...)?

     

     

    Expressing obligation

     

    -You have (got) (to go / ...)

    -We / you ..must (leave / ...)

    -Do behave yourself!

    -It is compulsory.
    You are to .. (be there at 4 / ...)

    -We are forced to do so.

    -We were obliged to (pay / ...)

     

     

    Expressing there is no obligation

     

    -It's not necessary / not necessarily.

    -No) you needn't / you don't need to ... (go out / ...)

    -No need to (wait / ...)

    -You don't have to .. (wait / ...)

    -You haven't got to (wash the car / ...)

    -It is not compulsory.

    -It is not absolutely vital.

    -Why should you?

    -You aren't obliged to ...(wait for them /...)

     

     

    Inquiring about obligation

     

    -Must we ( go / stay /...)

    -Do you have to ( wash our hands / wait/...)

    -Have I / we got to ( go now /...)

    -Is it compulsory?

    -Am I / Are we required to ( take an exam / ...)

    -Need we (stay / ...)

    -Am I to (wait here / ...) ?

    -Am I obliged to (leave / ...)?

    -Are we supposed to (read this book / ...)?

     

     

    Forbidding, refusing permission

     

    Parking is strictly forbidden / prohibited here.

    -Trespassers will be prosecuted.

    -No begging / parking / waiting / ...

    -They won't let me (go out / ...)

    -Nobody is to (enter this area / ...)

    -I was refused permission to ( use my car / ...)

    -You may not (drink alcohol / ...)

    -We weren't allowed to (talk / ...)

    -It's out of question.
    -Smoking / drinking alcohol .. is not permitted/ is prohibited.

     

     





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    1.Savez-vous à quelle heure part le train?
    know time you what leaving? is the Do train

    2.Désolée mais je n'ai pas saisi ce que vous avez dit.
    you but didn't Sorry catch said. what I

    3.Il est évident que ce garçon est paresseux.
    this It lazy. that boy obvious is is

    4.Viendra-t-elle au cinéma avec nous?...je suppose que oui.
    suppose she cinema come us?...I to Will the with so.

    5.Etes-vous sûr qu'il va pleuvoir?
    going is you Are rain? it to sure

    6.Il est impossible que tu manges le gâteau entier.
    You can't cake. the eat whole possibly

    7.Tu n'es pas obligé de te lever à 6h.
    get at You up 6.00. needn't

    8.Nous devons lire tous ces livres.
    all We supposed read books. are those to

    9.Il est interdit de fumer ici.
    is Smoking here prohibited.

    10.Inutile d'attendre, elle ne viendra pas.
    to won't No come. she need wait,








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