speaking patterns

Question 1

in my opinion

Answer 1

Usage: To express a personal belief or viewpoint. Example: In my opinion, what’s the best way to improve education? In my opinion the government should pay for University.

Question 2

as far as I’m concerned

Answer 2

Usage: To state a personal perspective or belief. Example: As far as I’m concerned, what’s your take on climate change? As far as I’m concerned its man-made climate change.

Question 3

to be honest

Answer 3

Usage: To introduce a frank or sincere statement. Example: To be honest, how do you find technology? To be honest some technology is more of a hindrance than a help.

Question 4

I am fond of

Answer 4

Usage: To express liking or enjoyment of something. Example: I am fond of, what do you like doing in your free time? I am fond of traveling to different historical places.

Question 5

to tell you the truth

Answer 5

Usage: To introduce a truthful or candid remark. Example: To tell you the truth, how do you feel about new trends? To tell you the truth this new trend does not resonate with me.

Question 6

I have been

Answer 6

Usage: To describe an experience or state that has continued over time. Example: I have been, how long have you been learning English? I have been a subscriber to BBC learning English for many months.

Question 7

generally speaking

Answer 7

Usage: To make a statement that is usually true or applicable. Example: Generally speaking, what makes a champion? Generally speaking Champions are built from perseverance.

Question 8

apart from these

Answer 8

Usage: To introduce exceptions or additional considerations. Example: Apart from these, what other challenges do we face? Apart from these we have more challenges to deal with.

Question 9

there has been

Answer 9

Usage: To indicate an existence or development over time. Example: There has been, what improvements have you seen in technology? There has been substantial Improvement in technology.

Question 10

a significant number of people

Answer 10

Usage: To indicate a large group of individuals affected by something. Example: A significant number of people, what is a big issue for many? A significant number of people are oppressed by the military rules.

Question 11

it has become

Answer 11

Usage: To indicate a trend or situation that has developed over time. Example: It has become, what is common nowadays in society? It has become a common Trend in our current Society.

Question 12

if we think about

Answer 12

Usage: To consider different aspects or implications of something. Example: If we think about the positive aspects of technology, how is it helpful? If we think about the positive aspects of X it is helpful for us.

Question 13

nobody knows why

Answer 13

Usage: To express uncertainty or lack of understanding about a cause. Example: Nobody knows why, what is puzzling about global warming? Nobody knows why global warming is increasing day by day.

Question 14

it is believed that

Answer 14

Usage: To express a common belief or accepted idea. Example: It is believed that, what is a common belief about garlic? It is believed that eating Garlic on a regular basis can cure cancer.

Question 15

compared to

Answer 15

Usage: To draw a contrast between two things. Example: Compared to city life, what is the quality of life in the country? Compared to City Life Country Life is quiet and peaceful.

Question 16

I’m looking forward to

Answer 16

Usage: To express anticipation of a future event. Example: I’m looking forward to, what are your plans for next month? I’m looking forward to going to Switzerland next month.

Question 17

good at

Answer 17

Usage: To describe someone’s skill or proficiency in something. Example: Good at, what are the Dutch known for? The Dutch have a reputation for being good at languages.

Question 18

once you

Answer 18

Usage: To indicate something that happens after a specific condition is met. Example: Once you push it, what happens to the object? Once you push it it keeps going under its own momentum.

Question 19

thanks to

Answer 19

Usage: To express gratitude for a positive outcome. Example: Thanks to whom, how was the task accomplished? Thanks to their help we accomplished the task on time.

Question 20

there is nothing as

Answer 20

Usage: To emphasize something as the best or most extreme. Example: There is nothing as, what can be more exciting than meeting an old friend unexpectedly? There is nothing as exciting as meeting an old friend unexpectedly.

Question 21

I can’t help

Answer 21

Usage: To express an inability to stop a certain feeling or thought. Example: I can’t help, what do you always think about when you think about university? I can’t help thinking about my higher education at Cambridge.

Question 22

interested in

Answer 22

Usage: To indicate enthusiasm or curiosity about a subject. Example: Interested in, what is your friend curious about? My friend is interested in astronomy and bought a small telescope.

Question 23

shouldn’t we

Answer 23

Usage: To suggest or question the necessity of an action. Example: Shouldn’t we, what should we consider before installing something? Shouldn’t we read the directions before we install the air conditioner.

Question 24

it is up to

Answer 24

Usage: To indicate responsibility or obligation. Example: It is up to, who decides on how measures are put into effect? It is up to the regulating authority to put the measures into effect.

Question 25

**if I were**

Answer 25

**Usage**: To express a hypothetical situation or condition. **Example**: **If I were** good at a certain subject what would you become? **If I were** good at math and science I would have become a doctor.

Question 26

**I'd be grateful**

Answer 26

**Usage**: To express appreciation for a favor or request. **Example**: **I'd be grateful** if you would do what for me? **I'd be grateful** if you would send me further details.

Question 27

**in order to**

Answer 27

**Usage**: To indicate the purpose or reason for an action. **Example**: **In order to** what is the purpose of the government cutting taxes? the government plans to cut taxes **in order to** stimulate the economy.

Question 28

**it is so**

Answer 28

**Usage**: To emphasize a high degree or intensity of something. **Example**: **It is so** what is a problem that is very hard? the problem was **so** hard that they cannot solve it.

Question 29

**I wonder if**

Answer 29

**Usage**: To express curiosity or uncertainty about something. **Example**: **I wonder if** there are grounds for a scientific experiment? **I wonder if** there are good grounds for this experiment.

Question 30

**I am sorry to**

Answer 30

**Usage**: To express regret when giving bad news or information. **Example**: **I am sorry to** how do you inform people that their application has been rejected? **I am sorry to** inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.

Question 31

**whether or not**

Answer 31

**Usage**: To indicate that something is true or valid regardless of a condition. **Example**: **Whether or not** you pay, will you get the service? **Whether or not** you use the service they'll find out the truth.

Question 32

**in fact**

Answer 32

**Usage**: To introduce a true or contrasting statement. **Example**: **In fact**, what do you know about her familiarity with technology? **In fact** her familiarity with modern technology was limited.

Question 33

**at that time**

Answer 33

**Usage**: To refer to a specific moment in the past. **Example**: **At that time**, what was her face doing? **At that time** her face was on the covers of all the magazines.

Question 34

**I would rather**

Answer 34

**Usage**: To indicate a preference between two options. **Example**: **I would rather**, what activity would you choose over sitting on the couch? **I would rather** exercise than sit on the couch all day.

Question 35

**no matter what**

Answer 35

**Usage**: To express that something is true or will happen regardless of circumstances. **Example**: **No matter what** happens they will stick together? **No matter what** happened they vowed to stick by one another.

Question 36

**what I'm trying to**

Answer 36

**Usage**: To clarify the main point or intention of a statement. **Example**: **What I'm trying to** tell you what doesn't really go away? **What I'm trying to** tell readers is that plastic doesn't really go away.

Question 37

**speaking of**

Answer 37

**Usage**: To introduce a topic related to the previous one. **Example**: **Speaking of** what do you know about honesty? **Speaking of** honesty I know a lot of people who don't pay bus fares.

Question 38

**it may surprise you but**

Answer 38

**Usage**: To introduce surprising or unexpected information. **Example**: **It may surprise you but** how did you pay off all your debts? **It may surprise you but** I paid off all the debts in a year.

Question 39

**if I had**

Answer 39

**Usage**: To express a hypothetical situation in the past. **Example**: **If I had** seen the advert what would you have done? **If I had** seen the advertisement I would have applied for the job.

Question 40

**so far**

Answer 40

**Usage**: To describe a situation up to the present moment. **Example**: **So far**, what real information do we have? **So far** we have not received any real information.

Question 41

**it is said that**

Answer 41

**Usage**: To introduce a common saying or belief. **Example**: **It is said that**, what about the properties of the spring water? **It is said that** the spring water has medicinal properties.

Question 42

**what would you**

Answer 42

**Usage**: To ask about hypothetical actions or choices. **Example**: **What would you** do if you were on a desert island? **What would you** do if you were Cast Away on a desert island.

Question 43

**where there is**

Answer 43

**Usage**: To indicate a condition that implies a consequence. **Example**: **Where there is** creation what should there also be? **Where there is** a creation there should be a creator.

Question 44

**I am about to**

Answer 44

**Usage**: To indicate an action that is going to happen very soon. **Example**: **I am about to**, what will you do next? **I am about to** begin another workout session.

Question 45

**you should have**

Answer 45

**Usage**: To express that a past action or decision was necessary or advisable. **Example**: **You should have**, what should you have done? **You should have** the responsibility of your own.

Question 46

**it would have**

Answer 46

**Usage**: To express a hypothetical situation in the past. **Example**: **It would have** been better to do the work when? **It would have** been better to do the work during winter.

Question 47

**as soon as**

Answer 47

**Usage**: To indicate that something will happen immediately after another event. **Example**: **As soon as** what should you do to reply to this email? **As soon as** you should reply to this email as soon as possible.

Question 48

"**make sure**"

Answer 48

**Usage**: To emphasize the need to be certain about something. **Example**: **Make sure** that what is closed before you leave? **Make sure** that the windows are closed before you leave.

Question 49

**regardless of**

Answer 49

**Usage**: To indicate that something is true or will happen despite the circumstances. **Example**: **Regardless of** what did you have to go to work? **Regardless of** the bad weather I had to go to the office.

Question 50

**you should**

Answer 50

**Usage**: To express advice or an obligation. **Example**: **You should** what about your health? **You should** check up your health at least twice a year.

Question 51

**result in**

Answer 51

**Usage**: To indicate the outcome or consequence of an event. **Example**: **Result in**, what can happen due to a sleep deprivation? **Sleep deprivation can result in** cognitive disorders.

Question 52

**how about**

Answer 52

**Usage**: To suggest an idea or activity. **Example**: **How about** visiting which place? **How about** visiting the park in the afternoon.

Question 53

**would you mind**

Answer 53

**Usage**: To make a polite request. **Example**: **Would you mind** what would you mind doing for me? **Would you mind** speaking more slowly please.

Question 54

**it is absolutely**

Answer 54

**Usage**: To emphasize the importance or necessity of something. **Example**: **It is absolutely** what do we need to know? **It is absolutely** critical for us to know the real information.

Question 55

**it can be**

Answer 55

**Usage**: To indicate possibility or difficulty. **Example**: **It can be** difficult for whom to get rid of bad teachers? **It can be** difficult for schools to get rid of poor teachers.

Question 56

**although**

Answer 56

**Usage**: To introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement. **Example**: **Although** what was the condition of the beach? **Although** the beach was crowded we still had a lovely day.

Question 57

**as long as**

Answer 57

**Usage**: To state a condition that must be met for something to happen or continue. **Example**: **As long as** what do you need to have for not getting lost? **As long as** we had the flashlight there was no room for unhappiness.

Question 58

"it is worth"

Answer 58

**Usage**: To indicate that something has value or is beneficial. **Example**: **It is worth** what should you do to improve your communication skills? **It is worth** learning the English language for better communication.

Question 59

**I intend to**

Answer 59

**Usage**: To express a plan or goal. **Example**: **I intend to** what action do you plan to take against teaching methods? **I intend to** file a very strong criticism of your teaching methods.

Question 60

**I had to**

Answer 60

**Usage**: To indicate a past obligation or necessity. **Example**: **I had to** what happened when you were a student? **I had to** live on bread and water when I was a student.

Question 61

**I have no idea**

Answer 61

**Usage**: To express a lack of knowledge or understanding. **Example**: **I have no idea** what animal is there? **I have no idea** what sort of animals inhabit in this area.

Question 62

**I could have**

Answer 62

**Usage**: To express a possibility or ability in the past that did not happen. **Example**: **I could have** what could you have done in your exam? **I could have** finished my exam in half the time.

Question 63

**show up**

Answer 63

**Usage**: To arrive at or attend a place or event. **Example**: **Show up** how many people came to your conference? We had 400 people **show up** for our conference.

Question 64

**by the way**

Answer 64

**Usage**: To introduce a new topic or question that is related but separate. **Example**: **By the way** what happened to the incident? **By the way** what happened to that incident.

Question 65

**I am afraid**

Answer 65

**Usage**: To express regret or concern about something. **Example**: **I am afraid** what happened about the information you were looking for? **I am afraid** I cannot give you the right information.

Question 66

"**supposed to**"

Answer 66

**Usage**: To indicate an obligation, expectation, or intended action. **Example**: **Supposed to**, who should be politically neutral? Journalists are **supposed to** be politically neutral.

Question 67

**I have to**

Answer 67

**Usage**: To express a need or obligation to do something. **Example**: **I have to** what is a reason to complain to someone? **I have to** complain to him because of his rudeness.

Question 68

**lead to**

Answer 68

**Usage**: To indicate the cause or result of something. **Example**: **Lead to** what can this election result cause? This election result could **lead to** further disputes.

Question 69

"**I prefer**"

Answer 69

**Usage**: To express a choice or liking for one thing over another. **Example**: **I prefer**, what do you prefer to drink in the morning? **I prefer** tea in the morning rather than coffee.

Question 70

**let me**

Answer 70

**Usage**: To make an offer or request to do something. **Example**: **Let me** what would you like me to make for you? **Let me** make a cup of coffee for you.