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Asking If Someone Is Feeling Better Questions With How And Be
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Melissa was sick on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, she is at work. Joan asks Melissa, “How was your weekend?” Melissa tells Joan that she was sick. Joan asks Melissa, “Are you better now?” Melissa says that she is much better now. Joan: How was your weekend? Melissa: Not good. I was sick. I had a cold. Joan: Are you better now? Melissa: Yes, much better now. Questions with How Question Word How
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Practice these conversations with a partner. A: B: A: B:
How was your weekend? Not good. I was sick. I had the flu. Are you better now? Yes, much better now.
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How was your weekend? Not good. I was sick. I had a bad stomach ache. Are you feeling better now? No, I’m still sick.
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How was your weekend? Not good. I was sick. I had a sore throat. Are you better now? Yes, a little better.
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How was your weekend? Not good. I was sick. I had a terrible headache. Are you better now? No, my head still hurts.
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