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Work in pairs. Ask your friend questions about all the things he does. Use question words such as where, what, how, who, when, why. One is done for you.

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Work in pairs.

  • Ask your friend questions about all the things he does.
  • Use question words such as where, what, how, who, when, why. One is done for you.
Anu I watch TV in the evening.
Amit When do you watch TV?
Anu I play games.
Amit  
Anu  
Amit  
Anu  
Amit  
Anu  
Amit  
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Anu I watch TV in the evening.
Amit When do you watch TV?
Anu I play games.
Amit What do you play?
Anu I collect stamps.
Amit What do you collect?
Anu I play in the ground.
Amit Where do you play?
Anu On Sunday I go shopping.
Amit What do you do on Sunday?
Or
When do you go shopping?
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Chapter 2.2 Flying Together
Let's talk | Q 1 | Page 35

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