Asking and Giving Information

Giving and Asking for
Information
BY:
BONIFASIA EKTA FIMA N., S.PD., M.PD.
Definition
 The definition is our expressions to ask questions or to ask
about explanations from what we said to someone else, so we

get information from it.
 Definition of ask is to say or write something to someone as a
way of gaining information; to request an answer to a

question.
Asking for Information
Simple question structure:
WH? + Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Verb
Examples:
• What is the function of this tool?
• Who is your new manager?
• Where can I buy it?
• When does the semester begin?
• Why does the train stop here?
• How is the process of making this cake?
Expressions
Asking for Information Giving Information
 Can you tell me ………………………….?  What would you like to know?

 Do you know ……………………………..?  Of course I can.
 May I know …………….………………….?  Let me check.
 Could you find out ………………………?  Let me see.
 Could you give information ………..?  OK
 Do you see …………………………………..?  Yes, with pleasure.
 Do you have any idea …………………..?  I’d be happy to help.
 I wonder if you could tell me ………….?  Does that answer your question(s)?
 Can anyone tell me ………………….…..?  I’m afraid I can’t answer that.
 Would you mind telling me ……………?
Examples
Asking for Information Giving Information
 Excuse me. Who is he? • He is my uncle

 Can you tell me where do you study? • I study at STIE SBI
 Can you help me to find my room key? • I saw it in the living room an hour ago
 Could anyone tell me what happen there? • There is any car accident
 Sorry to trouble you, but do you know • Don’t you remember that you’ve left it
where my bag is? in my table
 Do you know where Mr. John is? • He goes to the police office
 Do you see where my new purple diary is? • Here it is. I have found it under the
seat
Language Focus: Asking for Information
Expression 5W 1 H
Could you tell me What
Do you see Where
May I know When
Could you find out Who, whom, whose
Do you know Why
Could you give me information How

How many
How much
How often
How far
How long
How old
etc
Conversation 1
Conversation in campus
Lecturer Do you understand this English journal?
Student I am very sorry, Sir. I don’t understand it yet.
Lecturer You don’t have to apologize.
Student Can you tell me where I can get all the reference
related of this journal?
Lecturer Oh yeah, I have some books that may help you.
Student Thank you very much, Sir.

Conversation 2
Conversation in the Train Station
Tourist I’d like some information about the train schedule
Officer Yes, what can I assist you?
Tourist Could you tell me what time the train to Solo leaves?
Officer The next train leaves at 11.00 am.
Tourist Do you know how long it takes?
Officer Let me see. Well, it takes about 2 hours
Tourist How much is the train fare?
Officer It’s Rp30.000

Let’s Practice
Conversation in the Cinema
Operator Good morning. What can I do for you?
Guest Good morning. Could you tell me when the movie starts?
Operator Let me check… It starts at 07.45 pm
Guest I see….do you know if there is a later showing?
Operator Of course. There is one at 9.15, but there is also a late one at 10.45
Guest Thank you. One more thing…could you find out how long the movie is?
Operator Let me see……it says on my paper that it is 2 hours long. But there will be
advertisements before it starts. Does that answer your question?
Guest Yes it does. Thanks for your help!

Let’s Practice
Conversation at school
Student Mr. El, I’d like some information about next week’s test.
Teacher Of course. What would you like to know?
Student Do you know how many questions there are in the test?
Teacher Let me see….There are 20 questions.
Student Do I have to bring my own pen and paper?
Teacher I will give you a test sheet, but you will need to take pens.
Student Okay….One more thing. Do you know when the test starts?
Teacher Let me check…..it will start at 12.30, after lunch.
Student Thank you, Sir!
Teacher No problem. Good luck with the test!
Complete the Dialogue
A: What can I ………… for you? at

B: I need to ………… what time the library closes. on
we
A: The library will be closing ………… six.
do
B: ………… it close at six every day? does
A: No, it …………. doesn’t
B: Are you guys open ………… Saturdays? that’s
open
A: Yes, ………… are open on Saturdays.
close
B: What ……… does the library open and close on Saturday? time
A: We ………… at 9 am and ………… at 6:30 pm. know
B: That's cool. anything
A: Can I help you with ………… else?
B: ………… everything. Thanks.
Exercise: Find the question words
 Could you tell me how to get to the bus station?

 Do you know that old man?
 Do you know how much is this car costs?
 Do you happen to know where to buy an umbrella?
 Can you tell me what the time is?
 I’d like to know your name.
 I’d like to know what you think about this idea.
 I wonder if you could tell me why the meeting was canceled?
 Do you have any idea how to use this machine?
 Could you find out where she lives?
 I’m looking for a book about gardening.
Listening Practice
Asking for Information: At the Library
Student : Hello.
Librarian : Hello. ________ your name?
Student : My name is Lucy
Librarian : And what’s your ________, Lucy?
Student : Moore
Librarian : Can you ________that?
Student : M-O-O-R-E
Librarian : Thank you. What ________ are you in?
Student : Class ________
Librarian : ________. And ________ are you, Lucy?
Student : I’m ________
Librarian : Have you got a ________?
Student : Yes. ________ you are.
Librarian : Thank you. OK, thank you, Lucy. Here is your ________ card.
Student : ________. Bye.
Librarian : Good bye.

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Giving and Asking for

 The definition is our expressions to ask questions or to ask

about explanations from what we said to someone else, so we

 Definition of ask is to say or write something to someone as a

way of gaining information; to request an answer to a

Simple question structure:

WH? + Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Verb

 Can you tell me ………………………….?  What would you like to know?

Asking for Information Giving Information

 Excuse me. Who is he? • He is my uncle

Could you tell me What

Do you see Where

May I know When

Could you find out Who, whom, whose

Do you know Why

Could you give me information How

Lecturer Do you understand this English journal?

Student I am very sorry, Sir. I don’t understand it yet.

Lecturer You don’t have to apologize.

Lecturer Oh yeah, I have some books that may help you.

Student Thank you very much, Sir.

Conversation in the Train Station

Tourist I’d like some information about the train schedule

Officer Yes, what can I assist you?

Officer The next train leaves at 11.00 am.

Tourist Do you know how long it takes?

Officer Let me see. Well, it takes about 2 hours

Tourist How much is the train fare?

Officer It’s Rp30.000

Operator Let me check… It starts at 07.45 pm

Guest I see….do you know if there is a later showing?

Guest Yes it does. Thanks for your help!

A: What can I ………… for you? at

 Could you tell me how to get to the bus station?

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