Ways to Expand
Name the way to respond by giving your reason. Give an example: what's you favorite food?
explain why,
(because...)
What's your favorite...
What ... do you like the most?
What is the most important thing to do?
Answer the question
how many sentences?
2-4
What do you usually?
present simple
Name the way to respond about your life and give an example. Where did you go for your last vacation?
Tell a short story.
do you like ....?
Do you enjoy ....?
Is ... important/special to you?
Whats the first step to answering
understand the question
do not
give memorized answers
Where did you...
past simple
past continuous
narrative tense
Name a way to expand when the answer is no. Give an example: Would you ever want to go bungee jumping?
give a reason: no, because...
give an alternative: no, but...
give a condition: not unless I...
do you ... often?
do you usually ....?
are you in the habit of ...?
what answer should you avoid?
yes/no/i don't know
how long
about 5 min
What kind do you like most?
present simple
How can you expand on a question you don't know anything about? Give an example: Why do people wear wigs?
If I had to guess...
I suppose...
It could be...
do you like 1 or 2?
are you partial to 1 or 2?
do you think 1 or 2 is best?
what should you make sure you do?
stay on topic
What will they all be about
YOU!
If you could
would/hypothetical tense
Name 5 ways to expand
Name 5 of these options: because..., contrast: no, but... , I used to..., I hope to one day... I remember..., I think..., If given the chance..., If I was...,
why do you think ... is good/important?
why do you think... is beneficial
is crucial to...
is essential...
is a positive thing...
your answer should be 1)
2)
3)
direct
relevant
specific
name 5 common topics
sports, hobbies, routine, music, education, food, health, weather
what do you want to...
future simple