Right or Wrong?
He give me a book.
He gave me a book.
A friend is asking me what I would like to do.
Many Correct Answers: Must be longer than a few words
I like to play soccer and football. I also listen to music in my free time.
Priyanka: Hi! It's been so long since I last saw you! How are you?
Gaurav: I'm doing well! It's so nice to see you cuz! I can't wait to eat your mom's food again!
Priyanka: Haha! Let's eat!
Two cousins meeting up after a long time
Priya: Hi! How are you?
Sowmya: Let's do dinner!
NO! No connection between question and answer
Please wait inside the white line.
Please wait behind the white line.
My mom is asking me if I would like to go to the store.
Many Correct Answers: Must have a question or phrase beyond yes/no
I would like to go to the store. What are we going there for?
Ankita: Hi! Did you go to Mrs. Raj's class yesterday?
Manav: Yes, I did. Do you need notes?
Ankita: That would be so helpful. I couldn't come to school yesterday since I was sick.
Two schoolmates/friends discussing yesterday's class
Mom: Finish your homework, and then play the piano.
Keshav: Ok mom. I'll play the new song I learnt last week.
Yes! Correct! Notice how Keshav gives his acknowledgement to his mom's request, and then adds on what he is planning to do.
We're just on time to catch the train!
We're just in time to catch the train!
My cousins and I are planning our annual family reunion.
Many Correct Answers
Where do you want to host it? / Where do you think we should host it? We need to buy gifts for everyone.
Gowri: Good morning! How are you all today?
Shriya: We're good! How are you?
Gowri: I am fine. Let us start for today.
Student and teacher interaction
Neel: We can have lunch at the restaurant down the street, if you're free.
Krishnan: Ok, I'll come.
Ok
This is an ok response. Better alternatives are "Sure! What time?" or "That sounds great! I'll meet you there!"
They came to New York when they were seven. Because there dad got a new job their.
They came to New York when they were seven because their dad got a new job there.
My grandparents are visiting my house for Diwali.
Many Correct Answers
How long can you stay? It's so nice to see you! I can't wait to spend more time with you!
Mahima: Hi! Where do you want to go today?
Shriya: Let's go to the mall. I know you have been wanting to buy that new book for a long time, and I really want one too.
Mahima: Sounds good! Let's go!
Two close friends talking about their plans for the day
*Friends Conversation
Manu: Do you have any plans after the school concert?
Devan: I do. Is there something you need?
Ok
This is not the attitude with which you would typically talk to friends. "Is there something you need?" is a question asked by teachers, or other elders that you respect. Better alternatives are "Yes, I have a class. Why?" or "No, I'm free. Do you want to meet up?"
You stopped me making a mistake.
You stopped me from making a mistake.
My friends and I are trapped in a store when the power goes out.
Many Correct Answers
How long is it going to take for the power to come back? I can't see! Are we close to an exit?
Vijay: Hey, do you want to play cricket outside? It's been a long day, especially after that test in history.
Murthi: Yes, let's go. We have to be back in time for dinner.
Two brothers deciding on after school plans
Anvita: Are you going to Krithika's party tomorrow?
Vish: Yes! I'm going to have a great time there! Are you going?
Ok
This is an ok response. Vish is talking about himself, but a better alternative is "Are you going? We will have a great time!"