Oral Communication
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1.1 Share ideas and Information in group discussions
(study notes) prepared by: jbs-richard/gsd/pmu/2016
Definition: • ‘Enquiry’ (plural ‘Enquiries’) commonly known as ‘Question’. • It is used in any social interactions (formal & informal). • It aims to gather information from various sources, for various purposes.
Enquiries
an enquiry (or enquiries) can be made by using these commonly used question words:
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What Who Where When Why Mother of all question words. Normally used to ask for things/ objects.
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Used to ask for a specific person or group of people.
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Used to ask for a specific location.
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Used to ask for a specific time.
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Used to ask for a reason.
How
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Used to ask for the process of doing sth. Also used for asking a condition or state of being. A simple way of asking for opinion/ suggestion.
Enquiries
an enquiry (or enquiries) can be made by using these commonly used question words:
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What Mother of all question words. Normally used to ask for things/ objects.
What is your name? What course are you taking in diploma level? What did you do after finishing your school? What motivate you to further studies? What do you normally do in your spare time?
Enquiries
an enquiry (or enquiries) can be made by using these commonly used question words:
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Who Used to ask for a specific person or group of people.
Who is your room mate? Who is your academic advisor? Who is your role model? Who were you talking to on the phone just now? Who do you normally talk to when you have personal problems?
Enquiries
an enquiry (or enquiries) can be made by using these commonly used question words:
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Used to ask for a specific location.
Where do you come from? Where is the washroom? Where do you plan to go during semester break? Where do you need to go to register courses online? Where is our next class will be at?
Enquiries
an enquiry (or enquiries) can be made by using these commonly used question words:
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Used to ask for a specific time.
When is the semester break? When will the class end? When do you need to submit the assignment? When is our replacement class? When do you expect to graduate?
Enquiries
an enquiry (or enquiries) can be made by using these commonly used question words:
How •
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Used to ask for the process of doing sth. Also used for asking a condition or state of being. A simple way of asking for opinion/ suggestion.
How did you apply to further studies in polytechnic? How do you feel staying away from family? How is the class so far? How much do you need to pay for the course? How old are you? How about we take a short break?
Does (singular) Do (plural) • •
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Present tense. Does this pink shirt go well with black tie? Do you like ice cream?
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Am (singular)… Is (singular)… Are (plural)… Present
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tense. Am I allowed to go out? Is she available to talk? Are they having a party?
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continuous
Did…
Has (singular) Have (plural)
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Present perfect. Has she been on a diet? Have the students passed up their works?
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Past simple. Did you go to class last Monday? Did you remind him about the meeting?
Enquiries
Other forms (Yes/No)-Questions:
Will…
Was (singular) Were (plural) • • •
Past
continuous.
Was it raining last night? Were they here this morning?
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Future simple. Will you come for the party? Will they take the offer?