How often do you

When asking this question you are inquiring how often or how frequent someone does a particular thing.
Here are some examples:
"How often do you exercise?"
"How often do you change your password?"
"How often do you help out at school?"
"How often do you listen to your MP player?"
"How often do you need to go to the dentist?"
"How often do you recei!e your maga"ine in the mail?"
"How often do you report to your super!isor?"
"How often do you stretch #efore working out?"
"How often do you talk to your parents?"
"How often do you tra!el?"
$o you want me to % &!er#'
(o )want) is to feel or ha!e a desire for. When saying )$o you want me to) you)re asking someone if there is
anything you can do for them or assist them with.
Here are some examples:
"$o you want me to pick up the kids?"
"$o you want me to fix your flat tire?"
"$o you want me to help you read that #ook?"
"$o you want me to remind you?"
"$o you want me to remo!e my shoes?"
(he word )want) can also #e used to express something *+, would like someone else to do or that something
you personally would en-oy.
Here are some examples:
". want you to come o!er."
". want you to make a decision."
". want you to water the flowers."
". want to understand what you are trying to say."
". want to #e #etter at swimming."
". want to #e more in!ol!ed at church."
What do you think a#out &!er#/ing'
(his question asks someone their opinion a#out a topic.
Here are some examples:
"What do you think a#out ha!ing a cup of tea with me?"
"What do you think a#out working o!ertime next week?"
"What do you think a#out waiting in line for tickets?"
"What do you think a#out sailing?"
"What do you think a#out staying here another night?"
"What do you think a#out retiring from your -o#?"
"What do you think a#out planting new trees in the #ackyard?"
"What do you think a#out offering to #a#ysit?"
"What do you think a#out li!ing in a new city?"
"What do you think a#out filming our !acation?"
Why don)t we % &!er#'
)$on)t) is a contraction of )do not.) When using )why) you are asking a question that in!ol!es yourself and the
person you are talking to.
Here are some examples:
"Why don)t we go #owling tonight?"
"Why don)t we pick some fresh flowers?"
"Why don)t we play a game of chess?"
"Why don)t we sa!e more money?"
"Why don)t we remem#er this place?"
"Why don)t we test this #efore using it?"
"Why don)t we try and do it again?"
"Why don)t we post our results online?"
"Why don)t we gather more firewood?"
"Why don)t we earn more money?"
.t)s too #ad that
)(oo #ad) means regretta#le or unfortunate. When using it in a sentence you are expressing a concern or regret
for what has taken place. (he topic #eing discussed could ha!e happened to you0 the person you are
talking to0 or someone or something else.
Here are some examples:
".t)s too #ad that she lost her -o#."
".t)s too #ad that you ha!e to go."
".t)s too #ad that . found out a#out it."
".t)s too #ad we will not #e there on time."
".t)s too #ad that tickets are all gone to that concert."
".t)s too #ad that it is supposed to rain."
".t)s too #ad that she got hurt."
".t)s too #ad that my work has to lay off people."
".t)s too #ad that you do not understand."
*ou could ha!e % &past participle'
,sing )could ha!e) you are speaking a#out something that was0 should #e or would #e. *ou are stating that they
had other options that could ha!e #een chosen.
Here are some examples:
"*ou could ha!e completed it sooner."
"*ou could ha!e #lown your chance."
"*ou could ha!e done #etter on your exam."
"*ou could ha!e gi!en me more time to get ready."
"*ou could ha!e heard that from someone else."
"*ou could ha!e sent that package first class."
"*ou could ha!e slept in a little longer."
"*ou could ha!e written him a letter."
"*ou could ha!e thought of something to do."
"*ou could ha!e upset her #y saying that.
.f . were you0 . would % &!er#'
Here you are gi!ing an example of what decision *+, would do gi!en the circumstances. (his can #e in past
tense or in a conditional present.
Here are some examples:
".f . were you0 . would en-oy my !acation."
".f . were you0 . would explain what happened."
".f . were you0 . would continue working until it is done."
".f . were you0 . would #ook my reser!ations now."
".f . were you0 . would answer the question."
1y adding )ha!e) after the word )would) you are talking a#out something in the past tense.
Here are some examples:
".f . were you0 . would ha!e en-oyed my !acation."
".f . were you0 . would ha!e explained what happened."
".f . were you0 . would ha!e continued working until it was done."
".f . were you0 . would ha!e #ooked my reser!ations now."
".f . were you0 . would ha!e answered the question."
.t)s gonna #e % &ad-ecti!e'
*ou)re informing someone what something is going to #e like. (his could #e something you are going to do0 see
or feel.
Here are some examples:
".t)s going to #e delicious."
".t)s gonna #e easy."
".t)s gonna #e depressing."
".t)s going to #e exciting."
".t)s going to #e disgusting."
*ou can also add )he or she) or a person)s name to descri#e how they might react to something.
Here are some examples:
"He is going to #e tough to deal with."
"He is going to #e terrific at that."
"2he is going to #e relie!ed to hear that."
"2he is going to #e scared after watching that mo!ie."
"2ally is going to #e successful."
"Mike is going to #e grumpy after . tell him."
.t looks like % &noun'
*ou could #e descri#ing how something is similar or appears to #e #y the way it looks.
Here are some examples:
".t looks like a #alloon."
".t looks like a -ellyfish."
".t looks like a #anana."
".t looks like a fish."
*ou can also use )it looks like) to descri#e something that might #e in the future.
Here are some examples:
".t looks like it)s going to rain."
".t looks like it)s going to #e fun."
".t looks like it)s going to #e a long day."
*ou can also use it to descri#e something in the present tense.
Here are some examples:
".t looks like they are lea!ing."
".t looks like he is wa!ing to us."
".t looks like she is lost."
".t looks like they are racing."
(hat)s why % &su#-ect % !er#'
)(hat)s) is short for )that is.) Here you are telling someone )#ecause of this) or )therefore.)
Here are some examples:
"(hat)s why people admire you."
"(hat)s why she appears so happy."
"(hat)s why #a#ies crawl #efore they can walk."
"(hat)s why Pam cries at sad mo!ies."
"(hat)s why you fail to understand."
"(hat is why you help out people in need."
"(hat is why you try and include e!eryone."
"(hat is why you lock your doors when you lea!e home."
"(hat is why she smiles when you walk #y."
"(hat is why you use it for emergencies."
.t)s time to % &!er#'
*ou are letting someone know that something is required to #e done at the present time.
Here are some examples:
".t)s time to say good#ye."
".t)s time to ask for a raise."
".t)s time to collect our money."
".t)s time to cheer for our team."
".t)s time to change the clocks."
".t is time to decide what to do."
".t is time to en-oy oursel!es."
".t is time to fill me in on what)s going on."
".t is time to help out."
".t is time to -oin a gym."
(he point is that % &su#-ect % !er#'
1y stating )the point is) you are stating in your opinion the meaning a#out what is actually happening.
Here are some examples:
"(he point is that if you study you will do well in school."
"(he point is that she does not understand."
"(he point is that we need this done today."
"(he point is that the world would #e a #etter place."
"(he point is that we should help."
"(he point is that snakes can #e dangerous."
"(he point is that lea!ing a #a#y alone is not a good idea."
"(he point is that if we do not lea!e now we will #e late."
"(he point is that she needs to #e more responsi#le."
"(he point is that we need to work together."
How was % &noun'
1y using the words )how was) you are asking someone a question a#out something that happened or something
they did in the past.
Here are some examples:
"How was your meeting?"
"How was your doctor)s appointment?"
"How was the #irthday party?"
"How was lunch?"
"How was the airplane ride?"
"How was !acation?"
"How were your parents?"
"How were roads when you dro!e home?"
"How were people acting after what happened?"
"How were holidays with the family?"
How was % &noun'
1y using the words )how was) you are asking someone a question a#out something that happened or something
they did in the past.
Here are some examples:
"How was your meeting?"
"How was your doctor)s appointment?"
"How was the #irthday party?"
"How was lunch?"
"How was the airplane ride?"
"How was !acation?"
"How were your parents?"
"How were roads when you dro!e home?"
"How were people acting after what happened?"
"How were holidays with the family?"
How a#out % &!er#/ing'
*ou)re asking someone their opinion on something or if they would like to do something.
Here are some examples:
"How a#out singing?"
"How a#out hanging out tonight?"
"How a#out folding the laundry for me?"
"How a#out helping us out?"
"How a#out descri#ing to me what happened?"
"How a#out exploring new ideas?"
"How a#out comparing prices #efore we #uy it?"
"How a#out considering it?"
"How a#out following me to their house?"
"How a#out feeding the dogs?"
What if % &su#-ect % !er#'
Here you are asking a question a#out )in the e!ent of) or )in the e!ent that.) ,sually you are looking for an
answer at the time of the question that is #eing asked.
Here are some examples:
"What if . miss the #us?"
"What if . were late to dinner?"
"What if . called her tomorrow?"
"What if . don)t understand?"
"What if someone sees me?"
"What if no one is home?"
"What if they decide to stay?"
"What if it rains while we are camping?"
"What if . do not finish on time?"
"What if we introduce oursel!es first?"
How much does it cost to % &!er#'
*ou are simply asking how much you would need to pay to do something.
Here are some examples:
"How much does it cost to fly to 3urope?"
"How much does it cost to own a house?"
"How much does it cost to play a round of golf?"
"How much does it cost to -oin a gym?"
"How much does it cost to repair my car?"
"How much would it cost to talk long distance?"
"How much would it cost to run a we#site?"
"How much would it cost to wash my car?"
"How much would it cost to rent a car?"
"How much would it cost to go to the mo!ies?"
How come % &su#-ect % !er#'
When using )how come) you are asking why a particular thing has or had to take place.
Here are some examples:
"How come parents worry so much?"
"How come people carpool to work?"
"How come you are so upset?"
"How come he will not call you?"
"How come you stayed out so late?"
"How come you cannot make a decision?"
"How come you always question me?"
"How come we ne!er agree?"
"How come your dog digs in the yard?"
"How come she will not come o!er?"
What are the chances of % &!er#/ing'
1y asking )what are the chances of) you are wondering how often or in what case would a particular thing
happen.
Here are some examples:
"What are the chances of getting tickets?"
"What are the chances of that happening?"
"What are the chances of it raining today?"
"What are the chances of winning the lottery?"
When replacing the word )the) with )your) or )our) you can ask what the chances )personally) that the topic will
happen.
Here are some examples:
"What are the chances of you staying home today?"
"What are your chances of getting the -o#?"
"What are your chances of impro!ing?"
"What are your chances of mo!ing?"
"What are our chances of staying together?"
"What are our chances of working together?"
"What are our chances of going together?"
(here is something wrong with % &noun'
*ou are informing someone that there is something not right or out of the ordinary.
Here are some examples:
"(here is something wrong with my laptop."
"(here is something wrong with my car."
"(here is something wrong with my cell phone."
"(here is something wrong with my head."
"(here is something wrong with your answering machine."
"(here is something wrong with your way of thinking."
"(here is something wrong with your attitude."
"(here is something wrong with your dog."
"(here is something wrong with our relationship."
"(here is something wrong with our alarm clock.
4et)s not % &!er#'
(he word )let)s) is formed from the words )let us.) Here you are requesting that something not take place at this
moment or that what is happening needs to #e contained or lessened.
Here are some examples:
"4et)s not discuss this now."
"4et)s not stay here too long."
"4et)s not stop anywhere on the way."
"4et)s not remain mad at each other."
"4et)s not meddle in other people)s #usiness."
"4et us not get too excited."
"4et us not worry too much."
"4et us not interrupt them when they are talking."
"4et us help you."
"4et us get that for you."
4et)s say that % &su#-ect % !er#'
)4et)s) is a contraction for )let us.) *ou are suggesting to someone that you should #oth agree on what you will
communicate to someone else.
Here are some examples:
"4et)s say that you lo!e to fish."
"4et)s say we found it."
"4et)s say that we en-oy #eing with them."
"4et)s say that we had a good time."
"4et)s say that it)s hard to decide."
"4et)s say that we ha!e to go."
"4et)s say that we can host."
"4et)s say that . ha!e to work."
"4et)s say that the mo!ie was really good."
(here)s no need to % &!er#'
(he word )there)s) is a contraction of the words )there is) or )there has.) When expressing )no need) you are stating
that the action does not need to take place.
Here are some examples:
"(here)s no need to worry."
"(here)s no need to #e upset."
"(here)s no need to act so strange."
"(here)s no need to act so shy."
"(here)s no need to rush off."
"(here)s no need to talk now."
"(here is no need to call this late."
"(here is no need to #other him."
"(here is no need to run away."
"(here is no need to stop now."
.t takes % &time' % to % &!er#'
*ou are letting someone know how long it will take to do a particular thing.
Here are some examples:
".t takes one hour to get there."
".t takes forty/fi!e minutes for me to get ready."
".t takes four quarters to complete a foot#all game."
".t takes 5 seconds for my car to go 67 miles per hour."
".t takes all day for us to finish golfing."
".t takes years to learn to play guitar."
".t takes 89 minutes to get to downtown."
".t takes me one hour to cook."
Please make sure that % &su#-ect % !er#'
*ou are asking someone to make sure that a particular thing happens or takes place.
Here are some examples:
"Please make sure that she wakes up on time."
"Please make sure that she gets to school."
"Please make sure that dinner is ready when we get home."
"Please make sure that your assignment is done."
"Please make sure that the water is not too hot."
"Please make sure you cook the meat long enough."
"Please make sure that she is getting along with her new friends."
"Please make sure that we lea!e on time."
"Please make sure you record our fa!orite (: show."
"Please make sure that you don)t stay out too late."
Here)s to % &noun'
)Here)s to) is used in a way of cele#rating or identifying a person0 place0 or thing of significance. .t is usually
said while toasting someone at dinner0 or signaling to someone or something after an e!ent.
Here are some examples:
"Here)s to the winner;"
"Here)s to your marriage;"
"Here)s to the <ew *ear;"
"Here)s to great friends;"
"Here)s to starting a new -o#;"
"Here is to the luckiest guy in the world;"
"Here is to you;"
"Here is to happiness;"
"Here is to a wonderful day;"
"Here is to great memories;"
.t)s no use % &!er#/ing'
).t)s) is a contraction for )it is.) 1y stating )it)s no use) you are saying that what you or someone else is doing is
not recommended or uncalled for.
Here are some examples:
".t)s no use crying."
".t)s no use separating them."
".t)s no use talking to her."
".t)s no use whining a#out it."
".t)s no use apologi"ing."
".t)s no use attempting to please him."
".t)s no use arguing a#out it."
".t)s no use #eha!ing that way."
".t)s no use cleaning up."
".t)s no use checking on it yet."
(here)s no way % &su#-ect % !er#'
)(here)s) is a contraction of the words )there is.) 1y stating )there)s no way) you are relaying a thought of dou#t
a#out an e!ent taking place now or in the future.
Here are some examples:
"(here)s no way you finish on time."
"(here)s no way we complete on time."
"(here)s no way your mother appro!es."
"(here)s no way no one claims it."
"(here)s no way they expect it."
"(here)s no way he can fix it."
"(here)s no way he can handle the news."
"(here)s no way your #rother in-ured his ankle."
"(here is no way that horse -umps it."
"(here is no way he missed it."
.t)s !ery kind of you to % &!er#'
When saying it is )kind of you) you are saying that what someone has done or said was !ery appreciated or
welcomed.
Here are some examples:
".t)s !ery kind of you to offer me the -o#."
".t)s !ery kind of you to listen to me."
".t)s !ery kind of you to -oin me."
".t)s !ery kind of you to in!ite us."
".t)s !ery kind of you to inform us what happened."
".t is kind of you to help us."
".t is kind of you to fill me in."
".t is kind of you to entertain us."
".t is kind of you to dou#le my salary."
".t is kind of you to decorate for the party."
(here)s nothing % &su#-ect' % can % &!er#'
)(here)s) is a contraction of the words )there is.) When using the word )nothing) you are suggesting that
something cannot happen or #e done.
Here are some examples:
"(here)s nothing you can harm."
"(here)s nothing the police can identify."
"(here)s nothing we can agree on."
"(here)s nothing we can -oin."
"(here)s nothing she can cook."
"(here)s nothing my dog can learn."
1y using the word )can) or )can)t) you change the expression to mean that all is possi#le.
Here are some examples:
"(here is nothing . cannot ask for."
"(here)s nothing we cannot accomplish."
"(here)s nothing our dog cannot open."
"(here)s nothing that truck cannot mo!e."
=umor has it that % &su#-ect % !er#'
)=umor has it) is an expression used when suggesting you might ha!e heard something or read a#out something
that is taking place now or in the future. > rumor is not a fact.
Here are some examples:
"=umor has it that that player will get traded."
"=umor has it that she cheated on him."
"=umor has it that they are going to get married."
"=umor has it that you like to paint."
"=umor has it that show is going to end."
"=umor has it that he is going to get a raise."
"=umor has it that your sister got in trou#le."
"=umor has it that she goes to our gym."
"=umor has it that he will not return."
"=umor has it that it happened while texting."