With this question you are asking someone what they prefer or enjoy. Here are some examples: “Do you like traveling on a plane?” “Do you like watching baseball on TV?” “Do you like skiing or snowboarding?” “Do you like going to bed early?” “Do you like spending time with me?” “Do you like repeating the […]
The word ‘don’t’ is a contraction of the words ‘do not.’ It is said to convey a message of what NOT should be done. Here are some examples: “Don’t try and fool me.” “Don’t allow this to happen.” “Don’t watch scary movies before you go to bed.” “Don’t cause any more trouble.” “Don’t chew gum […]
‘Please’ is generally used in a polite request when asking someone to do something. Here are some examples: “Please pass me the salt.” “Please order me the steak and potatoes.” “Please stop bothering me.” “Please wash your hands before dinner.” “Please wait outside until we are ready.” “Please zip up your coat before you go […]
You are asking someone if they are attempting to do something. This can be something mentally or physically. Here are some examples: “Are you trying to ignore me?” “Are you trying to manage your money?” “Are you trying to memorize that song?” “Are you trying to offer your help?” “Are you trying to program your […]
Here you are asking a question about an interest they might have or something they might enjoy doing. Here are some examples: “Are you into soccer?” “Are you into trying new things?” “Are you into wine tasting?” “Are you into working out at home or at the gym?” “Are you into scary movies?” “Are you […]
‘You’d’ is a contraction of ‘you had’ or ‘you would.’ You are making a suggestion to someone for a particular action. Here are some examples: “You’d better exercise.” “You’d better help out.” “You’d better invite your brother.” “You’d better impress the judges.” “You’d better listen to your parents.” “You had better not come home late.” […]
When stating ‘you seem’ you’re referring to the person you are talking to and expressing that they are giving the impression of or appear to be. Here are some examples: “You seem bored.” “You seem unhappy with the results.” “You seem eager to begin.” “You seem easy to get along with.” “You seem elated to […]
‘You’re’ is a contraction of the words ‘you are.’ When using ‘You’re’ with the words ‘supposed to’ you are making a suggestion that something you strongly believe ought to happen. Here are some examples: “You’re supposed to keep that secret.” “You’re supposed to let me know when you leave.” “You’re supposed to stop when at […]
Here you are suggesting an obligation or duty that needs to take place either now or in the near future. Here are some examples: “You should go to bed.” “You should do your homework before going outside.” “You should replace your headlights on your car.” “You should request a raise at work.” “You should stop […]
You are expressing a desire to do something. Here are some examples: “I wish I could sing better.” “I wish I could settle the argument.” “I wish I could sail around the world.” “I wish I could remain calm during all of this.” “I wish I could remember his name.” “I wish I could replace […]