Practice saying each prompt (X) and each response (Y) 4-5 times aloud. 

Group 1:

X: Will they be angry with me? ~ Y: I think so, yes.

X: Have they left the office? ~ Y: No, I don’t think so.

X: Won’t he be busy now? ~ Y: Yes, I think so.

X: What does it cost? ~ Y: Let’s find out.

X: Will see come here today? ~ Y: Yes, she will.

X: When does she go to bed everyday? ~ Y: Quite early.

X: How does it concern you? ~ Y: It doesn’t.

X: Aren’t you the daughter of our Principal? ~ Y: Yes, I am.

X: Did he bring the books? ~ Y: Yes, he did.

X: Has she managed to get a camera? ~ Y: Yes, she has.

X: What were they telling you? ~ Y: Nothing. Nothing important anyway,

X: Should we be punctual? ~ Y: You had better.

X: Can you come a little early? ~ Y: I’m sorry, I can’t.

X: Why did they leave so early? ~ Y: I have no idea.

X: How far will this train go? ~ Y: As far as Hyderabad?

X: Hasn’t he been away on a tour? ~ Y: Yes, he has.

X: Why can’t he come here more often? ~ Y: I’m afraid I do not know.

X: What did you do that for? ~ Y: Just to scare the children.

X: Who did I talk to yesterday? ~ Y: To me?

X: Can they be a little more strict with the children? ~ Y: I’ll ask them.

X: Why did David borrow money? ~ Y: I don’t know. Please tell me.

X: What is the name of the baby? ~ Y: We’ll have to ask someone.

X: Wasn’t she a little rude to him? ~ Y: Yes, she was.

X: Would you like to have a cup of tea? ~ Y: No, thank you.

X: Can they come here right over? ~ Y: No, they can’t.

Group 2:

X: What can it be used for? ~ Y: For washing clothes.

X: What did you have for breakfast? ~ Y: Nothing much.

X: Will they be asking for the payment? ~ Y: No, they won’t.

X: What was he doing there? ~ Y: Eating food.

X: When do they have breakfast everyday? ~ Y: You’ll have to ask them.

X: Should he be experienced in your line? ~ Y: Yes, he should.

X: What vegetable do we get most protein from? ~ Y: I don’t quite know.

X: Have you a match to light a cigarette? ~ Y: No, I haven’t.

X: Were they waiting for long? ~ Y: Yes, they were.

X: What are you doing for your headache? ~ Y: I’m taking tablets.

X: Has Simon been sleeping long? ~ Y: Yes, he has.

X: How much should I pay for these fruits? ~ Y: Ten rupees altogether.

X: Which one so you prefer – the red one or the yellow one? ~ Y: Neither.

X: Who’s that man standing there? ~ Y: I’m not sure who he is.

X: Do you know what the punishment for late-coming is? ~ Y: I really wonder what.

X: How often does he go for films? ~ Y: Not very often.

X: What is the best way to the zoo? ~ Y: I’m out of this place myself.

X: Are your friends going home this weekend? ~ Y: No, they aren’t.

X: Is there a restaurant anywhere near here? ~ Y: There’s one a kilometre to the South.

X: What road is the hotel on? ~ Y: I don’t know what road.

X: Did it take him long to get back? ~ Y: No, not very long.

X: Weren’t you supposed to send a report? ~ Y: Sorry, I didn’t know that.

X: Why did you have to leave so early? ~ Y: Because I had some private work to do.

X: What size shoes does he wear? ~ Y: I’m afraid I don’t know.

X: Haven’t you heard what happened? ~ Y: No, what did happen?

Group 3:

X: What should they have done to escape punishment? ~ Y: Ask someone else.

X: What has he been complaining to you about? ~ Y: About the way those boxes were unloaded from the trucks.

X: Does he have to put in a written complaint? ~ Y: No, he doesn’t.

X: What sort of a trick did he play? ~ Y: A nasty trick.

X: How long is the journey from here to Chicago? ~ Y: Just about ten hours.

X: Does John usually carry your bags? ~ Y: No, he doesn’t.

X: How much are these oranges? ~ Y: Ten rupees a dozen.

X: Did you have trouble finding this address? ~ Y: Just a little.

X: Why didn’t she marry him? ~ Y: No one can explain.

X: Which one are you going to select? ~ Y: I can’t decide.

X: What do I have to do to help him? ~ Y: I really can’t say.

X: Who did he meet there? ~ Y: I’m sorry I didn’t hear you.

X: Are there any samples left? ~ Y: No, no more samples.

X: Will there be any reduction? ~ Y: Sorry, there won’t be.

X: Which one did they like best? ~ Y: I can’t tell.

X: Isn’t he showing off too much lately? ~ Y: I think so, too.

X: Have you ever seen a better film? ~ Y: It’s difficult to say.

X: Why weren’t you getting her the things she wanted? ~ Y: You’d like to know, wouldn’t you?

X: Does he get up early? ~ Y: Yes, he does.

X: Couldn’t he be doing this just to fool you? ~ Y: Yes, he could.

X: Weren’t you well yesterday? ~ Y: No, I wasn’t.

X: Which will you give me – the one in the right hand or the one in the left hand? ~ Y: The one in the left hand.

X: Should I be more strict with the children? ~ Y: Yes, you should.

X: Has John come back from the office? ~ Y: I hope so.

X: Why should she get upset over such a minor thing? ~ Y: I wonder why.

Group 4:

X: How much did you pay for the bag? ~ Y: I don’t remember.

X: Were father and mother here yesterday? ~ Y: Yes, they were.

X: Are all the stuff in the office against you? ~ Y: No, only a few of them.

X: What time do you get up in the morning? ~ Y: Sometimes quite early, and sometimes quite late.

X: Do you want to come with me? ~ Y: No, thank you.

X: Could they be planning to strike work tomorrow? ~ Y: I’m afraid they could be.

X: What did she pick up from there? ~ Y: We know what.

X: What do you plan to do during the summer holidays? ~ Y: I haven’t decided yet.

X: Do we have time for coffee before the film begins? ~ Y: I’m afraid not.

X: What will it look like if nobody goes for the party? ~ Y: He’ll think everyone has ganged up against him.

X: Have your father and mother been away long? ~ Y: Not very long.

X: Where will they stay if they come? ~ Y: With you; where else?

X: How did he do in the last examination? ~ Y: Quite well.

X: Where have they been all these days? ~ Y: They alone know where.

X: Do Mary and Minu have raincoats? ~ Y: Who knows!

X: Did you like the film? ~ Y: No, I didn’t.

X: How soon will the rains come? ~ Y: In a month or two.

X: Who did they laugh at? ~ Y: I don’t know who.

X: Why wasn’t anyone friendly with him? ~ Y: Because he was rude.

X: Can I show you a trick? ~ Y: What trick?

X: Should the man be asked to go away? ~ Y: You decide.

X: What should it cost according to you? ~ Y: Far less.

X: Haven’t you been going there frequently? ~ Y: Yes, I have.

X: Which one of these is the best? ~ Y: The one lying on the top.

X: Can you tell me how I can get to this address? ~ Y: Ask someone else, please.

Group 5:

X: Who is the officer-in-charge here? ~ Y: The one who is sitting there.

X: Didn’t I warn you not to fight with him? ~ Y: You did.

X: How can I start this engine? ~ Y: Press this button.

X: Do you often come here? ~ Y: No, only seldom.

X: Are short people taken in the army? ~ Y: I don’t quite know.

X: Will Mary and you be at the party today? ~ Y: Can’t say.

X: Where do you get vegetables from? ~ Y: From the market.

X: How large is your bedroom? ~ Y: Not very large.

X: Should she be where others would see her or behind the curtain? ~ Y: Behind the curtain.

X: How much will it cost to have this shoe mended? ~ Y: Fifty rupees.

X: What did he do when the plane landed? ~ Y: I wasn’t there.

X: Don’t you care for mutton chops? ~ Y: No, I don’t.

X: How long ago did his grandfather die? ~ Y: I don’t know exactly.

X: How old are you? ~ Y: Twenty years.

X: Who is this little boy with you? ~ Y: My nephew.

X: Where has Priya been studying all these years? ~ Y: Somewhere outside.

X: Have you and your friends taken exercise today? ~ Y: Yes, we have.

X: Do you have to take a lot of exercise to keep fit? ~ Y: Yes, they say so.

X: How far is Calcutta from here? ~ Y: Very far.

X: How often are there trains to Calcutta? ~ Y: Everyday, there’s a train.

X: Can I show you some magic? ~ Y: That’d be fine.

X: Isn’t it wonderful to have such a good friends? ~ Y: Really It is.

X: How will you get to the station from here? ~ Y: I’ll get a taxi, I guess.

X: Where are you staying tonight? ~ Y: In a hotel.

X: Have you ever been to this place before now? ~ Y: No, this is the first time.

Group 6:

X: Are you a salesman? ~ Y: No.

X: Could you spare some money for a week? ~ Y: I’m indeed sorry.

X: Do you want anything else? ~ Y: No. These are about all, I guess.

X: What did he want? ~ Y: You know it, don’t you?

X: Have you got a few minutes to spare? ~ Y: Certainly, please come in.

X: Are you going to the cinema? ~ Y: No. Not really.

X: Who will be the Home Secretary next? ~ Y: Who knows!

X: Has Dad ever scolded him? ~ Y: No. That’s the trouble.

X: Do you like being scolded? ~ Y: No, of course not.

X: Did she have to give him a beating? ~ Y: No. He told the truth when he got a good scolding.

X: Did he have to pay for the seat? ~ Y: It doesn’t seem so.

X: Did Gita have to take a plane to reach there early? ~ Y: It looks like it.

X: How many students are there in your school? ~ Y: I’m not sure just how many.

X: Hasn’t he repaid the loan? ~ Y: He probably has.

X: What places have you visited so far? ~ Y: Just a few.

X: Did your brother bring you any present? ~ Y: Yes, he did.

X: How much did you draw from the bank? ~ Y: You’d like to know, wouldn’t you?

X: Do you prefer tea with sugar or without? ~ Y: With sugar, and plenty of it.

X: Are you sure today is Thursday? ~ Y: Well, the calendar says so.

X: How old is your father? ~ Y: Not very old.

X: Did you have a nice time at the party? ~ Y: Yes, I had a wonderful time.

X: Do you often go to restaurants? ~ Y: Not often, but on occasion.

X: When should she serve coffee? ~ Y: A little later.

X: Did it take him long to come back from the shop? ~ Y: Yes, it did. I was wondering what kept him so long.

X: Why weren’t you angry with him? ~ Y: Because it’d do no good.

Group 7:

X: Can you tell me all these things in French? ~ Y: I’ll try to.

X: What time does he leave for the office? ~ Y: By about eight.

X: Have you ever been to the department store? ~ Y: Yes, why?

X: Did the workers strike work today? ~ Y: No. The dispute was settled yesterday.

X: What is wrong with this report? ~ Y: Everything. Take a look at it.

X: Doesn’t Mary come here any more? ~ Y: No, she doesn’t.

X: Would you like to go for a film? ~ Y: That’d be fine.

X: How was the film? ~ Y: Not very good.

X: Do you think we’ll be late for the film? ~ Y: No, there’s plenty of time.

X: Does he always find fault with everything you do? ~ Y: Yes, he does

X: Hadn’t we better stay away from that area? ~ Y: Yes, we had. It’s quite unsafe.

X: Who did she go to the park with? ~ Y: With a friend of hers.

X: What are they supposed to do when a customer comes in? ~ Y: Give him service.

X: How long ago did he borrow the money from you? ~ Y: Five or six months ago.

X: Are you having a headache? ~ Y: Yes, I am.

X: What hotel is the best hotel here? ~ Y: That’s difficult to say.

X: What school is nearer to her house? ~ Y: I don’t remember its name.

X: What experience do you have in keeping accounts? ~ Y: I do not have much experience.

X: What different people have you talked with? ~ Y: People from different walks of life.

X: What manner should the reception be arranged in? ~ Y: In the best possible manner.

X: Do you find that your work is easy? ~ Y: Not quite.

X: What different materials are these things made out of? ~ Y: We can’t tell you that.

X: Do you feel that life is difficult in a city? ~ Y: No.

X: Is it more expensive to send this parcel registered mail? ~ Y: Yes, it’s.

X: What date is the marriage on? ~ Y: I am not quite sure.

Group 8:

X: What place has he taken the car to? ~ Y: To a distant place.

X: What other work besides cooking does she do? ~ Y: Washing.

X: What famous places are there in this city? ~ Y: I’m afraid you’d have to ask someone else.

X: What material is this cloth made of? ~ Y: Nylon, I think.

X: Who did you get the news from? ~ Y: What news?

X: Isn’t she a talkative girl? ~ Y: Yes, she is.

X: What happened when it started raining? ~ Y: The game was put off.

X: What things did your father bring this time? ~ Y: A lot of things.

X: How far is your house from here? ~ Y: About a kilometre and a half.

X: Do you know anybody here? ~ Y: No, I’m new to this place.

X: Does he ever shout at you? ~ Y: No. Never.

X: Does it ever snow here? ~ Y: No

X: Do they ever charge you too much for minor repairs? ~ Y: I can’t say.

X: Who are the partners in your business? ~ Y: Ours is not a partnership business.

X: What are you going to do to cut down your expenses? ~ Y: I haven’t decided yet.

X: What questions did they ask you at the interview? ~ Y: Very many questions.

X: What place have you been getting your supplies from? ~ Y: That is difficult to say.

X: What interest do the banks charge for personal loans? ~ Y: It varies.

X: What different colours does this cloth come in? ~ Y: Blue and green.

X: Is it very painful to shave with an old blade? ~ Y: Yes, it is.

X: What salary do you get? ~ Y: Not much to speak of.

X: Is it less expensive to stitch clothes in this shop? ~ Y: Yes, it is.

X: Do most of them smoke? ~ Y: Yes, most of them do.

X: What different places have you visited so far? ~ Y: Only the beach and the museum.

X: What other places do you have relations here? ~ Y: In a few more places.

Group 9:

X: What purpose does the piston serve in a scooter? ~ Y: Who knows all these things!

X: What different occasions do you put new clothes on? ~ Y: On several occasions.

X: What type of work was he doing there? ~ Y: Whatever he would be asked to do.

X: What brand of tea do you use? ~ Y: Who cares for the brand and all!

X: What else besides medicines is needed to get well? ~ Y: Long rest.

X: Do a number of people come here everyday? ~ Y: Yes, a lot of people do.

X: What fruits are there in that shop? ~ Y: Several kinds.

X: What other kinds of vegetables do you have? ~ Y: These are the only kinds.

X: What year will he be going to college? ~ Y: There’s a plenty of time for that.

X: What number did you dial? ~ Y: Why do you want to know all these things?

X: What questions did the prosecutor ask you? ~ Y: Only the ones I had expected.

X: What is meant by “soporific”? ~ Y: My God! That is beyond me.

X: What colour shirt did he choose? ~ Y: Light blue.

X: Does it cost very much to travel first class? ~ Y: Yes, it certainly does.

X: What different types of machines are there here? ~ Y: Many different types.

X: Has he finished his studies for the day? ~ Y: Yes, he has.

X: Will she be late today? ~ Y: Yes, she will.

X: Can she unlock the door? ~ Y: No, she can’t.

X: I’m going for a film? ~ Y: I am too.

X: Should he repair the radio himself? ~ Y: No, he shouldn’t.

X: Was he right in paying back the money? ~ Y: Not quite.

X: Can he lift that heavy box? ~ Y: Yes, he can.

X: Will Dad be bringing some sweets? ~ Y: I hope so.

X: Is he a musician? ~ Y: No, he isn’t.

X: Will he be speaking on for a long time? ~ Y: I hope not.

Group 10:

X: Where should he look for the key? ~ Y: He knows where.

X: Must he take all these medicines? ~ Y: Yes, he must.

X: They’ve got a Dobermann? ~ Y: We have, too.

X: How are you? ~ Y: Fine, thanks.

X: Are you a student in this college? ~ Y: Yes, I am.

X: Will he take a long to come? ~ Y: Yes, he will.

X: We’re going for a film tomorrow? ~ Y: So are they.

X: How long has he been gone? ~ Y: Not very long.

X: Is he a stuck-up person? ~ Y: No, he isn’t.

X: I have no time to play with him? ~ Y: Neither have I.

X: Did he get up early today? ~ Y: No, he didn’t.

X: Are they very rich? ~ Y: No, they aren’t.

X: Do we have to make the payment right now? ~ Y: No, we don’t.

X: I am from Boston? ~ Y: so am I.

X: Do you care very much for me? ~ Y: Of course, I do.

X: Will he be bringing presents? ~ Y: I am afraid, not.

X: Did she let you take her umbrella? ~ Y: Yes, she did.

X: Do you mind if I use your pen for a few minutes? ~ Y: Not at all.

X: We went to the beach yesterday? ~ Y: We did. too.

X: How many children does your boss have? ~ Y: I have no idea.

X: We have a dog at home? ~ Y: So have we.

X: I can climb to the top of any tree? ~ Y: We can, too.

X: Did you want to pull down the fence? ~ Y: Not really.

X: Are these fruits ripe enough to eat? ~ Y: No, they aren’t.

X: We didn’t listen to the radio yesterday? ~ Y: We didn’t either.

Group 11:

X: Can you loosen this nut please? ~ Y: I’ll try to.

X: Has it done the repairs properly? ~ Y: Yes, very well.

X: I won’t be here tomorrow? ~ Y: Neither will John.

X: Does he have to ask your permission to go out? ~ Y: No, he doesn’t.

X: I don’t believe the things he said. ~ Y: I don’t, either.

X: Has he answered the questions correctly? ~ Y: Yes, he has.

X: Were there many people at the cinema? ~ Y: Not very much.

X: Does she care very much for him? ~ Y: Yes, she does.

X: You shouldn’t fight with him any more? ~ Y: Neither should he.

X: Do you know Spanish very well? ~ Y: Not very well.

X: Would she mind if I pick these flowers? ~ Y: Yes, she would.

X: I didn’t enjoy the game at all. ~ Y: Neither did I.

X: How will she make tea? ~ Y: She knows how.

X: Do you know how to speak French? ~ Y: Only a little.

X: Does this car run on diesel? ~ Y: Yes, it does.

X: I haven’t put in an application for the ration card so far ~ Y: Neither has she.

X: Does he earn much money? ~ Y: Not much.

X: Will she cause problems? ~ Y: No, she won’t.

X: I like dark colour clothes very much? ~ Y: So does Mary.

X: Has a bank account? ~ Y: Of course, he has.

X: Have they got a property in Bangalore? ~ Y: Yes, they have.

X: We’re going home? ~ Y: So are they.

X: Do you often listen to the radio? ~ Y: No, only seldom.

X: Has he gone to bed? ~ Y: No, he hasn’t.

X: I have a lot of work to do. ~ Y: So has he.

Group 12:

X: Are you from Barbados? ~ Y: Yes, we are.

X: Should she answered all the questions? ~ Y: Of course, she should.

X: Do you know what they have been telling you about you? ~ Y: We know what.

X: Have they returned the umbrella? ~ Y: No, they haven’t.

X: Can we get home before it’s dark? ~ Y: I am afraid not.

X: Does he have to draw money from the bank? ~ Y: Yes he does.

X: Will he be long in coming? ~ Y: I think so, yes.

X: Hadn’t you better keep from going to that place so often? ~ Y: Why?

X: Where has he kept the keys? ~ Y: I don’t know where.

X: Will he be able to find the place without much difficulty? ~ Y: Possibly, but I doubt it.

X: There’s a pen lying on the floor. Is it yours? ~ Y: Yes, it looks like mine.

X: Would he be finishing the work this week? ~ Y: No, I’m afraid he wouldn’t.

X: Do I have to brush my teeth? ~ Y: Yes. Everybody has to.

X: Has your father made much money? ~ Y: I’m sorry. I didn’t hear you.

X: Hadn’t you better unlock the door and get inside? ~ Y: Yes. I had better.

X: Why has he put up a shed in the compound? ~ Y: I wonder why.

X: How is your mother? ~ Y: She’s well, thanks.

X: Why doesn’t he get married? ~ Y: Because he doesn’t plan to.

X: How many trees have been cut down? ~ Y: I don’t quite know how many.

X: How much does he pay that cleaning woman? ~ Y: Not much.

X: Have you ever played a computer game? ~ Y: No, I never have.

X: Why doesn’t he like a place like this? ~ Y: No one can explain.

X: Which color shirt do you prefer – yellow or orange? ~ Y: I’m not particular.

X: Has he done the lessons very well? ~ Y: No, I don’t think so.

X: Does he recognize me? ~ Y: No, he doesn’t seem to.

Group 13:

X: Will you be going home this month-end? ~ Y: I haven’t decided yet.

X: Does he have to get permission to go out of the office? ~ Y: No, he doesn’t have to.

X: Which one of these pens do you want to choose? ~ Y: I can’t decide.

X: How many days will he be on leave? ~ Y: I’m not sure just how many.

X: You should have answered the phone as soon as it started ringing? ~ Y: Maybe you’re right.

X: Will he be coming to the party? ~ Y: He will. but his wife won’t.

X: Have they loaded up the lorry? ~ Y: Let’s find out.

X: What time is it, please? ~ Y: Ask someone else, please.

X: You must find a way of persuading him? ~ Y: I wonder how I can.

X: Does he know that she hasn’t paid the bill? ~ Y: He probably does.

X: Why did you plan to put up a car porch in the middle of the house, and not on one side? ~ Y: I’d like to have it that way.

X: Have the police found out the truth about how the money has disappeared? ~ Y: I really can’t say.

X: How they been able to find a solution? ~ Y: It doesn’t seem so.

X: Do you always go to work by car? ~ Y: Not always, but on occasion.

X: Why have you stopped your work so early today? ~ Y: So I could go early.

X: Do you want to get anything else today? ~ Y: No, nothing else. Thank you.

X: Has he combed his hair? ~ Y: He has, but I haven’t.

X: Splash a little water on the walls before scrubbing them? ~ Y: I beg your pardon.

X: This is a one-way street – you mustn’t take your car this way? ~ Y: Sorry, I didn’t know that.

X: Do you know why he didn’t want to go out today? ~ Y: No, I don’t.

X: Do you know why he didn’t come today? ~ Y: I don’t know. Please tell me.

X: Should we put up a board in front of our shop? ~ Y: Yes, I think we should.

X: What were they talking in whispers when we came in? ~ Y: I really wonder what.

X: Have they booked tickets for the journey? ~ Y: They probably have.

X: Haven’t you heard? John has got married to Mary. ~ Y: Yes, but it’s hard to believe.

Group 14:

X: How long do we have to wait? ~ Y: I wonder how long.

X: Does he have a brother in England? ~ Y: No. Not that I know of.

X: Why didn’t you look at her when she waved her hand? ~ Y: Because I didn’t want to.

X: Can you spell “English”? ~ Y: I can, but my brother can’t.

X: Why don’t we go for a film today? ~ Y: That’s a good idea.

X: Why don’t you take out a few shares in this company? ~ Y: I have to think it over.

X: Will he be able to make the speech without faltering? ~ Y: That’s something I am very sure of.

X: Couldn’t you push him out of the room and bolt up the door? ~ Y: Yes, we certainly could, but we didn’t want to.

X: How are you today? ~ Y: Just the same as always.

X: Why does he always talk rudely to everyone? ~ Y: I don’t know why.

X: Why did those people go underground? ~ Y: To escape punishment, of course.

Group 15:

X: He charged me five rupees too much, ~ Y: Serves you right.

X: He telephoned to say that he wasn’t well. ~ Y: I’m sorry to hear that.

X: Is he coming today? ~ Y: He didn’t say.

X: I got John to straighten my accounts. ~ Y: He must have made a mess of them.

X: Let’s ask him. ~ Y: It’s no good asking him.

X: Get him on the phone. ~ Y: But would it be any use?

X: Get me the diary, will you? ~ Y: Is this it?

X: Can you come on Wednesday? ~ Y: Sorry. I can’t manage Wednesday.

X: Look where you are going. ~ Y: Ah, well.

X: This has happened, because he is too conceited. ~ Y: That’s just it.

X: May I ask him to come over here? ~ Y: Oh, that’d be such a bother for him.

X: How much longer will you take to finish it? ~ Y: Over a quarter of an hour.

X: Let’s not go on with this argument. ~ Y: Oh, all right.

X: This is our house. ~ Y: Oh, yes.

X: I’m very disappointed in your work. ~ Y: I’m sorry you feel like that.

X: She is not as rich as all that. ~ Y: Really? Well, if you say so.

X: Would you mind to do me a favor? ~ Y: No trouble at all.

X: May I bring your bags in? ~ Y: Don’t trouble.

X: Suppose he doesn’t repay the loan. ~ Y: There’s no fear of that.

X: Why not join us in a game? ~ Y: Oh, I don’t think so – I’ll look on.

X: What’ll you do without help? ~ Y: Don’t bother about me. I don’t matter. But what’ll Gopal do?

X: Oh, don’t bother about it ~ Y: It’s no bother at all.

X: What did she say to you? ~ Y: Oh, nothing particular.

X: May I ask her about it? ~ Y: Just as you like.

X: How do you feel about my plan? ~ Y: I’m for it.

Group 16:

X: What was he like at school? ~ Y: Very bright.

X: Did he bring a lot of things with him? ~ Y: No, Not a thing.

X: It’s Jolly here, isn’t it? ~ Y: Yes. Ripping.

X: The doctor has asked me to take rest. ~ Y: Surely the doctor knows best.

X: Do you want any help? ~ Y: Oh, no, don’t bother. I can manage quite well by myself.

X: What do you think about this dress? ~ Y: Rather good.

X: I’m determined to refuse the offer. ~ Y: Oh, come now. You must be reasonable.

X: I think I had better push off ~ Y: What’s the hurry?

X: How much did it cost? ~ Y: Oh, don’t give it a thought.

X: Why do you look at me like that? ~ Y: Oh, nothing.

X: Do you think I should report this to the Police? ~ Y: I think it’s best.

X: Does the noise bother you? ~ Y: Not at all.

X: Ours is one of the finest gardens here. ~ Y: Oh, really?

X: When do you play football? ~ Y: At the weekends.

X: Does he have any hope left? ~ Y: Not one bit.

X: What was the question paper like? ~ Y: Very easy.

X: Shall we have another game. ~ Y: Let us.

X: Was he hurt badly? ~ Y: No, not a scratch anywhere.

X: There is no escaping the consequences. ~ Y: I know.

X: I’m against cash payment. ~ Y: Oh, I agree.

X: Did I give you a fright? ~ Y: Oh, that’s all right.

X: There is something I want to tell you. ~ Y: Go ahead.

X: He’s sure to scold you. ~ Y: Ah, well.

X: Life here is too expensive. ~ Y: Yes, prices are going up.

X: I think we should find somewhere to sit. ~ Y: I think so, too.

Group 17:

X: I don’t think we should invite them. ~ Y: I don’t think so, either.

X: Did you have trouble finding this place? ~ Y: No. But it wasn’t altogether easy, either.

X: Why did he do it? ~ Y: I simply can’t think.

X: It’s Is much too expensive. ~ Y: Then he won’t be able to afford it.

X: Somebody has beaten him up. ~ Y: Oh, how terrible!

X: What are they charging? ~ Y: Five rupees, I believe.

X: What was the film like? ~ Y: Utter rubbish.

X: Does he think much of you as an artist? ~ Y: Not likely.

X: Go at once. ~ Y: But what good will that do?

X: Can we smoke here? ~ Y: No, we can’t. It’s out of the question.

X: Won’t he be at home now? ~ Y:  Can’t say. He is away quite often.

X: Why don’t we take the next turning on the right? ~ Y: That’s just it. We can’t. Cars don’t go that way.

X: I’m terribly upset about it. ~ Y: Oh, cheer up.

X: Can’t I take this? ~ Y: If you like.

X: Is he the chap who has just left our office? ~ Y: Yes. He’s the one.

X: The inspection has been put off ~ Y: Just our luck.

X: It’s 11 O’clock, and the manager hasn’t shown up so far. ~ Y: How odd!

X: What’s his address? ~ Y: I’ll have to find out.

X: What do you feel about the new arrangements? ~ Y: Oh, I’m very pleased.

X: It’s sad about that boy. He has felt again. ~ Y: It’s pity.

X: Do you know Peter? ~ Y: No, Never heard of him.

X: Do you always eat as much as that? ~ Y: Don’t be silly.

X: It’s nine o’clock. ~ Y: Is that all? I thought it must be eleven or so.

X: They’ve refused point-blank to back us up. ~ Y: So that’s that.

X: I don’t think we’ll be able to help them. ~ Y: Hm. That’d be a pity.

Group 18:

X: What do you do? ~ Y: I’m a carpenter.

X: When do we meet? ~ Y: Whenever It’s convenient to you.

X: He has asked us to tea. ~ Y: It’s very nice of him.

X: What do you think about this? ~ Y: Oh, I really don’t know.

X: He hasn’t given his word, but said he’d let us know later. ~ Y: I don’t much like the sound of that.

X: There has been an accident on the road. ~ Y: Oh, how frightful!

X: What’s his handwriting like? ~ Y: Reasonable.

X: Why not ask him to lunch with us? ~ Y: Good idea.

X: She has not been promoted ~ Y: That’s a shame.

X: Make some tea at once, will you? ~ Y: Oh, bother.

X: There’s no telling what he’s going to do. ~ Y: I know.

X: What was the food like? ~ Y: Grand.

X: Does he like you very much? ~ Y: No. Far from it. He hates me.

X: Where is the living over here? ~ Y: Does it matter all that much?

X: Can I have another go? ~ Y: Not now. It’s my turn next.

X: This packet is too big for the box. ~ Y: Try squeezing it in.

X: It says in the paper that he has been elected. ~ Y: I’m glad.

X: Would that be a better choice, do you think? ~ Y: What on earth are you getting at?

X: It is our fault. ~ Y: Then we must put it right.

X: Let us get going. ~ Y: Hold on a minute.

X: Would a little later suit you better? ~ Y: I can’t wait here all day.

X: What’s his English like? ~ Y: Reasonable.

X: Who do you want to speak to? ~ Y: Have you got a Peter walking here?

X: What’s wrong with the blessed thing? ~ Y: Don’t be so impatient.

X: I punched him in the nose. ~ Y: Punching will get you nowhere.

Group 19:

X: What’ll they say about it? ~ Y: How can I tell?

X: What size are your shoes? ~ Y: Size 8.

X: I have a bit of a crisis here. ~ Y: What’s up?

X: He has bought the wrong kind. ~ Y: How terribly annoying!

X: This would do us no good at all. ~ Y: I don’t think so.

X: But have you got time? ~ Y: First of all, make up your own mind.

X: When does it end? ~ Y: Around four.

X: That film is quite fun. ~ Y: Which theater is it showing at?

X: He can’t afford a car. ~ Y: But this one is too cheap.

X: Is it the one with a long handle? ~ Y: That’s the one.

X: What has he done wrong? ~ Y: He is an unfeeling monster.

X: Don’t most people like it? ~ Y: I don’t think so.

X: Tomorrow is impossible. ~ Y: Would day after tomorrow be more convenient.

This is urgent. Be as quick as you can. ~ Y: I had better not.

X: How soon will he be back? ~ Y: He won’t be long.

X: How many more times do you want to telling? ~ Y: Are you angry?

X: It’s difficult all right. But you’ll have to manage somehow. ~ Y: Let us see.

X: Are these any code to you? ~ Y: No. thanks. Give them to join.

X: He telephoned to say that he is ill. ~ Y: When?

X: He has ruined the car. ~ Y: He’ll have to pay for it.

X: It was John’s idea, by the sound of it. ~ Y: John’s?

X: Would she agree to it? ~ Y: I shouldn’t be surprised.

X: I can’t think what has happened to him ~ Y: Ah, here he is!

X: Do you mind him joining us? ~ Y: Not in the least.

X: His patience is amazing. ~ Y: I thought he was a bit dull.

Group 20:

X: I can’t keep up with all these latest developments. ~ Y: You must get into the habit of reading.

X: Can I have a look at the other one? ~ Y: By all means.

X: He is so much better at handling things like this than the her. ~ Y: I wonder why.

X: you’re being very obstinate. ~ Y: What can I do if it isn’t good enough?

X: What has gone wrong? ~ Y: They won’t give him permission.

X: Who are you there with? ~ Y: With my sister.

X: What are they charging? ~ Y: Now what’s the matter?

X: It isn’t quite what I have in mind. ~ Y: Will that one do?

X: How’s life, Sita? ~ Y: Rotten.

X: Is she travelling on her own? ~ Y: She insisted on it.

X: You haven’t had your lunch. ~ Y: Never mind about that.

X: It’s all very puzzling. ~ Y: I could hardly believe my eyes.

X: Are you busy? ~ Y: Oh, I’m upto my eyes.

X: Wouldn’t it be better to cut it? ~ Y: As you like.

X: Will a hundred be enough? ~ Y: I forget how much they paid for it.

X: Why don’t you discuss it with him? ~ Y: You know what his views are on that!

X: Look out here. ~ Y: What a magnificent view!

X: Hurry up. ~ Y: Oh, there’s plenty of time.

X: Will Friday suit you better? ~ Y: Any day you like, other than Friday and Saturday.

X: What it amounts to is that you are refusing the offer. ~ Y: Yes, in a way.

X: Tell him why it is important. ~ Y: He won’t hear of it.

X: He has had an accident. ~ Y: Just our luck!

X: It’s no good asking her. ~ Y: What are we waiting for then?

X: Do you mean that seriously? ~ Y: Yes. It’s an absolute disgrace.

X: What good is that sort of behaviour? ~ Y: I was only trying to be a bit helpful.

Group 21:

X: I can’t untie the string. ~ Y: Getting angry won’t help matters.

X: The trouble is that I’am very short of time. ~ Y: Send it to John then.

X: Here’s your book. ~ Y: Did you have a look through it?

X: He can’t do any better. ~ Y: It isn’t his fault.

X: Could you give me a light? ~ Y: Here you are.

X: He has been ill for months. ~ Y: It’s no concern of ours.

X: Did you check it up? ~ Y: It’s our fault all right.

X: Was he as popular as all that? ~ Y: In some ways, yes.

X: Who else have you told about it? ~ Y: Is that all that is worrying you?

X: Will you back me up? ~ Y: Certainly!

X: May I come too? ~ Y: John is coming as well.

X: I can’t eat all of it. ~ Y: Eat at least some of it.

X: I’ve been doing it all my life. ~ Y: Oh, yes.

X: What has made him change his mind? ~ Y: Being rude won’t help matters.

X: I can’t understand his behaving like that. ~ Y: What’s so odd about that?

X: You are trying to make a name for yourself, aren’t you? ~ Y: Do you think so?

X: Is it very valuable? ~ Y: Hardly at all.

X: He didn’t say a word. ~ Y: But I’m determined to carry on.

X: I think he won't be coming today. ~ Y: It looks like it.

X: When’s the best time to meet him? ~ Y: Try getting him on the phone.

X: Is he happy about the financial side of it. ~ Y: What has it got to do with you?

X: She is thirty. ~ Y: She doesn't look a day over twenty.

X: Can nothing be done now? ~ Y: Not very much, I’m afraid.

X: Carry on as usual, If you can. ~ Y: What good’ll that do?

X: What’s that shop opposite us? ~ Y:  Which one do you mean?

Group 22:

X: His shirt looks shoddy. ~ Y: Oh, no one will notice.

X: I would like to have a look at it. ~ Y: Oh, yes.

X: Can you drive on your own? ~ Y: Does it matter?

X: Oh, what ghastly weather for April. ~ Y: Now isn’t that peculiar!

X: You’re crazy not to accept that offer. ~ Y: I don’t agree.

X: You can say what you like. ~ Y: Moaning isn’t going to help matters.

X: He looks quite ill. ~ Y: Ask him to go and lie down.

X: Who are they for? ~ Y: I thought you knew.

X: They want a lakh. ~ Y: That’s quite a large sum.

X: Can I try it after you? ~ Y: Why not ask him?

X: You have put me in a nice mess. ~ Y: Don’t take it that way.

X: Is it so very surprising? ~ Y: You might have around me.

X: Can we do without them? ~ Y: But they are off to London tomorrow.

X: I haven’t much time? ~ Y: Don’t worry. I won’t be long.

X: I can’t unlock this door. ~ Y: Keep trying.

X: Do you think I’ll take money from you? ~ Y: But what’s the harm of it?

X: He has sprained his elbow. ~ Y: There’s nothing to get upset about.

X: He’s away ill. ~ Y: Poor old chap!

X: Whose turn is it to do the cooking? ~ Y: I wouldn’t mind having a try.

X: It doesn’t sound like her fault ~ Y: Then whose fault is it?

X: Were any of her class-mates there? ~ Y: Only that tall boy.

X: What are you here for? ~ Y: Don’t you know?

X: You should spend more time on that. ~ Y: It’s all very well to say that.

X: I can’t undo this packet. ~ Y: Cut the string.

X: Ask him to take a loan. ~ Y: Oh, he wouldn’t hear of it.

Group 23:

X: Shall I have a try? ~ Y: That’s not a bad idea.

X: Let us find somewhere to sit. ~ Y: Oh yes, Let us.

X: He will never get it right. ~ Y: I’ve got a feeling he will.

X: Get on to him and find out. ~ Y: Our phone is out of order.

X: Is it my fault the train is late? ~ Y: What does a bit of delay matter?

X: Why can’t you leave things alone? ~ Y: Oh, it’s no good hoping.

X: I don’t see what good it’ll do to you. ~ Y: It’s not like that at all.

X: What’s the good of that? ~ Y: I don’t want to be unkind.

X: I’ll take a chance on it. ~ Y: The very best of luck to you!

X: What sort of weather do you have there now? ~ Y: I thought you knew.

X: It sounds to me like jealousy. ~ Y: I’m not so sure about that.

X: Was this all you called me for? ~ Y: I thought we ought to have a talk.

X: Are you certain they’ll help? ~ Y: Now have they ever let me down?

X: Why not go to him straightaway. ~ Y: It isn’t quite the right time.

X: They made rather a mess of it. ~ Y: I’ll give them a good talking to.

X: It’s a foot too long. ~ Y: What is it for?

X: You’ll have to complete it by the next month. ~ Y: Next month would be time enough.

X: I’ve got great hopes for you. ~ Y: Well…

X: You must give him a good talking to. ~ Y: But would that be wise?

X: Loyal employees are getting harder to find. ~ Y: True.

X: What makes you think that’ll do any good? ~ Y: Do stop pestering me.

X: Whose side are you on? ~ Y: That is an interesting question.

X: You’ll have to give up this idea. ~ Y: I can’t. I do feel strongly about this.

X: I can’t undo the clasp. ~ Y: Try again.

X: Can I go and meet him? ~ Y: There’s no harm in that.

Group 24:

X: Where is the money coming from for all this? ~ Y: Can you find out?

X: I’ve got much worse troubles than that. ~ Y: Rot!

X: He has got a bit of a cold. ~ Y: Let him stay indoors.

X: How did you begin in this company? ~ Y: I came here as an apprentice.

X: Will blaming them solve the problem? ~ Y: I’m tired of excuses.