13/10/2019
Personal information questions are the basis for any conversation in English and so are important for when you meet somebody for the first time. They are the building blocks from which the rest of the conversation can develop.
Some common questions and a correct form for the answer are as follows:
Notice that we are giving our answers in complete sentences to practice using them though normally we only give short answers.
Names
What is your name?
My name is _______.
What is your surname / last name?
My surname / last name is _______.
Do you have a nickname?
Yes, my nickname is _______ or No, I don't.
Work & Occupation
What do you do?
I am a _______.
Where do you work?
I work at _______.
Do you like your job?
Yes, I do. or No, I don't.
Why do you like your job?
I like my job because _______.
Marital Status
Are you married / single?
Yes, I am. or No I'm not.
Do you have a boyfriend / girlfriend?
Yes, I do. or No, I don't.
What is your partner's name?
My partner's name is _______.
Family
Do you have any children?
Yes, I have _______ children. or No, I don't
What are their names?
Their names are _______.
How many brothers and sister do you have?
I have _______ brothers and _______ sisters.
Age
How old are you?
I am _______ years old.
When is your birthday?
My birthday is on the _______ of _______.
Where were you born?
I was born in _______.
Contact Information
Where are you from?
I am from _______.
What is your address?
My address is _______.
What is your phone number?
My phone number is _______.
What is your cell phone number?
My cell phone number is _______.
Do you live with your parents?
Yes, I do. or No, I don't.
Do you live alone?
Yes, I do. or No, I don't.
Who do you live with?
I live with my _______.
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
I live in a/an _______.
What is your e-mail address?
My e-mail address is _______.
Free time activities
What do you do in your free time?
In my free time I _______.
What are your hobbies?
My hobbies are _______.
What type of music do you like?
I like _______ music.
Do you have a favourite singer or group?
My favourite singer / group is _______.
What types of movies do you like?
I like _______ movies.
Do you like to read?
Yes, I do. or No, I don't.
What do you like to read?
I like to read _______.
Habits
Do you have any bad habits?
Yes, one of my bad habits is _______.
Do you snore?
Yes, I do. or No, I don't.
Do you smoke?
Yes, I do. or No, I don't.
How many ci******es do you smoke a day?
I smoke _______ ci******es a day.
