Everyday Grammar - VOA Learning English Grammar for Giving Gifts - November 29, 2023
Nov 29, 2023
Short lesson on how to ask what someone wants for a holiday or birthday. Clear contrast between would + like and do + want in gift questions. Tips on using modals and mentioning recipient and occasion for clarity. Practice prompts and guidance on asking where to find holiday sales and discussing price.
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Ask Open What Questions For Better Gift Ideas
- Asking open what-questions gets more useful gift information than yes/no questions.
- John Russell shows structure: what + would/does + recipient + like/want + for + holiday (e.g., What would Tom like for Christmas?).
Use Where Can I Find To Locate Holiday Deals
- Use where + can + subject + find when asking about places to buy gifts.
- Examples include Where can I find holiday sales, holiday deals, or holiday specials to locate discounted gifts.
Sample Questions For Mom's Birthday Gift
- Example scenario: asking about a birthday gift for your mother uses the same structures as holiday questions.
- John Russell gives sample questions: What would mom like for her birthday? and What does mom want for her birthday?.