Grammar questions – Chase the Natives

Present Simple

What do you do for a living?
Do you like to read books?
How often do you exercise?
Do you have any pets?
What is your favorite color?
Do you prefer coffee or tea?
What time do you usually wake up?
Do you speak any other languages besides English?
What is your favorite type of music?
Do you usually cook your own meals or eat out?
How often do you go on vacation?
Do you enjoy spending time outdoors?
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
What is your favorite type of food?
Do you have any siblings?
What is your favorite TV show?
Do you enjoy going to the movies?
How often do you check your email?
What is your favorite hobby?
Do you have any plans for the weekend?

Present Continuous

What are you currently doing?
Are you working on any projects right now?
What hobbies are you pursuing at the moment?
Are you taking any classes or courses currently?
Who are you spending time with at the moment?
Are you watching any TV shows or movies right now?
Are you planning any trips or vacations soon?
What are you thinking about at the moment?
Are you feeling tired or energetic right now?
What are you wearing today?
Are you enjoying your current job or occupation?
What music are you currently listening to?
Are you experiencing any health issues at the moment?
Are you enjoying the current weather conditions?
What kind of food are you eating lately?
Are you following any news or current events currently?
What kind of activities are you participating in recently?
Are you feeling happy or stressed currently?
What kind of books are you reading currently?
Are you using any new technology or gadgets recently?

Present Perfect

Have you ever traveled to a foreign country?
Have you seen any good movies recently?
Have you ever tried a food that you didn’t like?
Have you ever been to a concert?
Have you ever studied a foreign language?
Have you visited any new places lately?
Have you met anyone famous?
Have you read any interesting books this year?
Have you been exercising regularly?
Have you ever had a pet?
Have you ever lost something important?
Have you ever experienced a natural disaster?
Have you ever participated in a charity event?
Have you ever been on a road trip?
Have you ever cooked a complicated meal from scratch?
Have you ever had a dream that came true?
Have you ever gone bungee jumping or skydiving?
Have you ever volunteered your time to help others?
Have you ever experienced a cultural misunderstanding?
Have you ever won a competition or contest?

Present Perfect Continuous

What have you been studying recently?
How long have you been living in this city?
What have you been doing for work lately?
Have you been traveling much this year?
What have you been reading lately?
Have you been keeping up with the news?
How long have you been playing that instrument?
Have you been practicing your language skills regularly?
What have you been doing to stay fit?
Have you been attending any concerts or events lately?
How long have you been working on your project?
Have you been watching any good TV shows lately?
What have you been cooking lately?
Have you been trying any new hobbies recently?
How long have you been waiting for this opportunity?
What have you been doing to improve your skills?
Have you been keeping in touch with your friends and family?
How long have you been taking care of your health?
What have you been doing to reduce stress?
Have you been accomplishing your personal goals lately?

Past Simple

Where did you grow up?
What was your favorite subject in school?
Did you have any pets growing up?
Have you ever been to a music festival?
What was the last book you read?
What was the last movie you saw in the cinema?
Did you ever have a part-time job in high school?
Have you ever traveled abroad?
Did you play any sports as a child?
What did you do for your last birthday?
Did you have any childhood friends you’re still in touch with?
What was your first job out of college?
Did you enjoy your time in college?
What was your first car?
Have you ever been in a car accident?
Did you study a foreign language in school?
What was your favorite vacation you’ve ever taken?
Have you ever met a celebrity in person?
What was your favorite TV show as a child?
Did you have any nicknames growing up?

Past Continuous

What were you doing when I called you yesterday?
Were you watching TV when the power went out last night?
What were you thinking about when I saw you lost in thought earlier today?
Were you sleeping when your roommate arrived home late last night?
What were you wearing when you met your best friend for the first time?
Were you studying when your phone rang in the middle of the night?
What were you eating when you realized you were allergic to that food?
Were you walking home when you saw the car accident on the street?
What were you listening to when you fell asleep last night?
Were you working on a project when you missed the deadline?
What were you saying when your boss walked into the room?
Were you playing sports when you sprained your ankle?
What were you watching on TV when your favorite character died?
Were you talking to someone when you heard the news?
What were you doing when you heard about the pandemic?
Were you traveling when you experienced a memorable moment?
What were you feeling when you won the award?
Were you driving when you had your first accident?
What were you reading when you got lost in the story?
Were you cooking when you burned the meal?

Past Perfect

Had you finished your homework before you went out last night?
Had you ever visited New York before you moved there?
Had you seen that movie before we watched it together?
Had you spoken to your boss about the project before the meeting?
Had you eaten breakfast before you left for work this morning?
Had you been to that restaurant before you recommended it to me?
Had you learned any French before you took that course?
Had you read the book before you watched the movie adaptation?
Had you traveled to Asia before your trip last year?
Had you bought any gifts before the holiday season started?
Had you finished the report before the deadline?
Had you heard that song before it became popular?
Had you experienced any similar situations before?
Had you exercised regularly before you started training for the marathon?
Had you practiced the piano before your recital?
Had you cleaned the house before your guests arrived?
Had you checked the weather forecast before planning the outdoor event?
Had you met the CEO before the interview?
Had you studied for the exam before you took it?
Had you fixed the car before you drove it on the highway?

Past Perfect Continuous

How long had you been studying English before you moved to an English-speaking country?
Had you been working on this project for a long time before the deadline?
Had you been exercising regularly before you started feeling more energetic?
How long had you been living in your current city before you met your best friend?
Had you been saving money for a long time before you bought your car?
How long had you been practicing your presentation before you gave it to the audience?
Had you been trying to contact your friend for a while before they finally answered your call?
How long had you been dreaming of traveling to that country before you finally got the chance to go?
Had you been experiencing any health issues before you started taking vitamins?
How long had you been watching that TV series before you finished all the seasons?
Had you been waiting for the bus for a while before it finally arrived?
How long had you been living in that apartment before you decided to move out?
Had you been feeling stressed for a long time before you started practicing mindfulness meditation?
How long had you been studying for the exam before you took it?
Had you been learning a musical instrument for a while before you performed in front of an audience?
How long had you been trying to quit smoking before you succeeded?
Had you been experiencing any problems with your car before you took it to the mechanic?
How long had you been working on that painting before you completed it?
Had you been feeling tired for a long time before you started getting more sleep?
How long had you been taking public transportation before you bought a car?

Future Simple

What will you do if you win the lottery?
Will you travel abroad next year?
What time will you arrive at the party tonight?
Will you continue working at your current job in five years?
What will you do if it rains tomorrow?
Will you join us for dinner tomorrow night?
What time will you wake up tomorrow morning?
Will you buy a new car soon?
What will you do if you miss the train?
Will you watch the game tonight?
What will you do on your next day off?
Will you visit your family next weekend?
What time will you leave for work tomorrow?
Will you learn a new language in the future?
What will you do if you have a free day?
Will you attend the conference next month?
What time will you finish your work today?
Will you take a vacation next year?
What will you do if you have a day off in the middle of the week?
Will you have dinner with me next Friday?

Future Continuous

What will you be doing at this time tomorrow?
Will you be watching the game when I come over?
When will you be finishing your project?
What will you be wearing to the party?
Will you be working late next week?
What time will you be arriving at the airport?
Will you be cooking dinner tonight or ordering takeout?
What will you be studying next semester?
When will you be visiting your family?
Will you be attending the conference next month?
What will you be doing during your vacation?
Will you be exercising tomorrow morning?
What will you be listening to on your way to work?
Will you be meeting with the client later today?
What time will you be leaving for your appointment?
Will you be taking the train or driving to the event?
What will you be doing for your birthday this year?
Will you be sleeping in on the weekend?
What will you be working on when you get to the office?
Will you be joining us for dinner tonight?

Future Perfect

What will you have accomplished by this time next year?
By the time you retire, what will you have achieved in your career?
By the end of the semester, what will you have learned in this class?
By the end of the week, what tasks will you have completed at work?
By the time you turn 30, what life goals will you have accomplished?
By this time tomorrow, what will you have finished doing?
By next month, how much weight will you have lost?
By the time you get back from your vacation, what will you have experienced?
By the end of the day, how much work will you have finished?
By the time you graduate, what will you have achieved academically?
By the end of the year, how much money will you have saved?
By this time next week, how much progress will you have made on your project?
By the end of the season, how many games will your team have won?
By the time you move out, how much will you have saved for a down payment on a house?
By the end of your trip, what will you have seen and done?
By the time you retire, how much money will you have saved for retirement?
By the end of the month, how much progress will you have made on your book?
By this time next year, how much progress will you have made in your personal life?
By the time you finish your degree, what will you have achieved academically?
By the end of the decade, what will you have accomplished professionally and personally?

Future Perfect Continuous

How long will you have been working on this project by the end of the week?
By next year, how long will you have been living in this city?
Will you have been practicing your guitar every day for a year by next month?
How long will you have been studying English when you take your next exam?
By this time next year, how many countries will you have been visiting for your job?
Will you have been saving enough money for a down payment on a house by the end of the year?
How many books will you have been reading by the end of the month?
Will you have been eating a healthy diet for a month by next week?
How long will you have been learning how to code when you finish your online course?
Will you have been training for your marathon for six months by the time it takes place?
By the end of the year, how many paintings will you have been working on for your art show?
Will you have been working on your writing skills for a year when you submit your novel to a publisher?
How long will you have been planning your vacation by the time you leave?
Will you have been practicing meditation for a month by next week?
How many hours of exercise will you have been doing by the end of the month?
Will you have been taking care of your plants for a year when they start to bloom?
How long will you have been studying for your driver’s license when you take the test?
Will you have been organizing your closet for two weeks by the time you finish?
How long will you have been working on your new website when you launch it?
Will you have been taking online classes for a year by next month?

Adjectives: 'ed and ing'

What kind of activities do you find relaxing?
How do you feel when you accomplish something you’ve been working on for a while?
What makes you feel excited or energized?
Have you ever felt frustrated with a project or task that you were working on?
Do you enjoy spending time with people who are easygoing or more intense?
What kind of people do you find inspiring or motivating?
Have you ever felt embarrassed in front of a group of people?
Do you prefer listening to music that is upbeat or more mellow?
What do you find most interesting or fascinating about learning a new skill?
Do you like watching movies that are uplifting or more serious?
Have you ever been fascinated by something that you didn’t quite understand?
What makes you feel accomplished or proud of yourself?
How do you feel when you see someone being mistreated or unfairly judged?
Have you ever been surprised by how much you enjoyed doing something you initially thought you wouldn’t like?
Do you prefer working with people who are detail-oriented or more laid back?

Adverbs of Frequency

How often do you go to the gym?
Do you usually have breakfast before leaving for work/school?
How frequently do you check your email?
Do you always eat dinner with your family?
How often do you travel abroad?
Do you sometimes take a nap during the day?
How often do you listen to music while studying?
Do you frequently go out with your friends?
How often do you watch TV shows?
Do you usually cook your own meals?
How often do you stay up late at night?
Do you always brush your teeth before going to bed?
How frequently do you do your laundry?
Do you occasionally skip breakfast?
How often do you read books for pleasure?

Adverbs of Manner

How do you usually study for exams?
How do you prefer to spend your free time?
How do you typically greet people when you first meet them?
How do you react when you hear a really good joke?
How do you think people should behave in public places?
How do you handle stressful situations at work or school?
How do you usually communicate with your friends and family?
How do you stay organized and productive during the day?
How do you like to express your creativity?
How do you typically make decisions in your life?
How do you react when you receive constructive criticism?
How do you approach learning a new skill or subject?
How do you prefer to exercise and stay in shape?
How do you like to decorate your home or workspace?
How do you typically dress for special occasions?
How do you handle difficult conversations or confrontations?
How do you react when you hear a really sad or touching story?
How do you like to express your appreciation for others?
How do you typically respond to unexpected changes or challenges?
How do you prefer to travel, and why?

Already, yet, ever

Have you ever been to Paris?
Have you already finished your homework?
Have you ever tried sushi?
Have you already made plans for the weekend?
Have you ever been scuba diving?
Have you already visited your grandparents this month?
Have you ever gone skydiving?
Have you already seen the latest Marvel movie?
Have you ever traveled alone?
Have you already eaten breakfast today?
Have you ever gone bungee jumping?
Have you already booked your summer vacation?
Have you ever been to a music festival?
Have you already started packing for your trip?
Have you ever tried surfing?
Have you already watched the new documentary on Netflix?
Have you ever gone on a road trip?
Have you already bought tickets for the concert?
Have you ever gone on a hot air balloon ride?
Have you already started saving money for your next big trip?

Comparatives

What is the most interesting place you have ever visited?
What is the most challenging job you have ever had?
Which is better for you, coffee or tea?
What is more important to you, money or happiness?
Do you think learning English is easier than learning Chinese?
What is your favorite season, and why?
Who do you think is a better actor, Tom Hanks or Leonardo DiCaprio?
Do you think living in the city is more exciting than living in the countryside?
Which is harder, writing a novel or composing a song?
Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the cinema?
Which is more relaxing, reading a book or watching TV?
Do you think playing video games is more addictive than reading books?
What do you think is the best way to learn a new language, by attending a class or by using language learning apps?
Which is more important for a successful career, talent or hard work?
What do you think is more effective for losing weight, going to the gym or eating a healthy diet?
What is more important in a relationship, trust or love?
Do you think being rich is more important than being happy?
What do you think is more important in life, success or happiness?
Do you prefer traveling by plane or by train?
Which is more enjoyable, hiking or swimming?

Equatives

Do you think your job is as stressful as a doctor’s job?
Have you ever seen a movie that was as scary as this one?
Do you think living in a big city is as expensive as living in a small town?
Have you ever eaten a meal that was as delicious as the one you had on vacation?
Do you think driving in rush hour traffic is as frustrating as waiting in line at the DMV?
Have you ever been to a party that was as lively as a concert?
Do you think studying for an exam is as stressful as a job interview?
Have you ever had a drink that was as strong as the one you just had?
Do you think cooking a gourmet meal is as time-consuming as preparing a Thanksgiving dinner?
Have you ever experienced weather that was as extreme as a hurricane?
Do you think working from home is as productive as working in an office?
Have you ever read a book that was as long as a dictionary?
Do you think learning a new language is as challenging as solving a Rubik’s Cube?
Have you ever ridden a roller coaster that was as thrilling as the one at Six Flags?
Do you think playing video games is as mentally stimulating as playing chess?
Have you ever run a race that was as challenging as a marathon?
Do you think camping is as enjoyable as staying in a five-star hotel?
Have you ever listened to a podcast that was as informative as a college lecture?
Do you think taking care of a pet is as rewarding as raising a child?
Have you ever watched a sports game that was as exciting as the Super Bowl?

Idioms

Can you think of any idioms that relate to food?
Have you ever used the idiom “break a leg” before? What does it mean?
Can you explain the idiom “let the cat out of the bag” to me?
Have you heard of the idiom “the ball is in your court”? What does it mean?
What is the meaning behind the idiom “barking up the wrong tree”?
Can you give me an example of using the idiom “it’s a piece of cake”?
Have you ever heard the phrase “to hit the nail on the head”? What does it mean?
Can you explain what the idiom “to cost an arm and a leg” means?
What does the idiom “to break the ice” mean?
Have you ever used the expression “to kill two birds with one stone”?
Can you think of an idiom related to animals?
Can you explain the meaning behind the phrase “to go the extra mile”?
What does the idiom “to spill the beans” mean?
Have you ever heard the expression “to beat around the bush”? What does it mean?
Can you give me an example of using the idiom “to be on cloud nine”?
Can you explain what the idiom “to cut corners” means?
What does the idiom “to burn the midnight oil” mean?
Have you ever heard the phrase “to give someone the benefit of the doubt”? What does it mean?
Can you give me an example of using the idiom “to let sleeping dogs lie”?
What does the idiom “to take the bull by the horns” mean?

For, since, how long

How long have you been living in this city?
Since when have you been learning English?
How long have you been working for this company?
Since when have you been interested in music?
For how long have you been playing sports?
Since when have you been using social media?
For how long have you been studying for your exams?
How long have you been driving?
For how long have you been practicing yoga?
How long have you been in a relationship?
Since when have you been traveling abroad?
How long have you been interested in photography?
For how long have you been watching TV shows?
Since when have you been attending this school?
How long have you been living in your current house?
Since when have you been using a computer?
For how long have you been interested in fashion?
How long have you been practicing meditation?
Since when have you been volunteering?
For how long have you been cooking at home?

How often

How often do you exercise?
How often do you eat out at restaurants?
How often do you check your email?
How often do you go to the movies?
How often do you go shopping?
How often do you clean your house?
How often do you see your friends?
How often do you listen to music?
How often do you travel?
How often do you read books?
How often do you cook at home?
How often do you watch TV?
How often do you take a vacation?
How often do you try new things?
How often do you attend concerts or live events?
How often do you volunteer your time?
How often do you spend time with your family?
How often do you participate in sports or physical activities?
How often do you take a break from work or school?
How often do you learn something new?

Modal Verbs: Could and Might

What are some things you could do to improve your English?
What might happen if you don’t study for your exams?
Could you tell me about a time when you were really proud of yourself?
What might be some benefits of learning a new language?
Could you recommend a book or movie that you think I might enjoy?
What might happen if you travel without a passport?
Could you describe a place that you think I could visit for my next vacation?
What might be some challenges of living in a foreign country?
Could you tell me about a time when you had to make a difficult decision?
What might happen if you don’t follow the rules of the road while driving?
Could you recommend a restaurant that you think I could try out?
What might be some advantages of learning how to cook?
Could you describe a hobby that you think I might enjoy?
What might happen if you don’t save money for the future?
Could you tell me about a time when you had to use your problem-solving skills?
What might be some disadvantages of working from home?
Could you recommend a song that you think I might like?
What might happen if you don’t take care of your health?
Could you describe a skill that you think I could learn?
What might be some consequences of not following through on your commitments?

Passive Voice

Was the party planned by anyone or did it just happen?
Have you ever been bitten by a dog?
Has the report been written yet?
Will the project be completed on time?
Was the movie enjoyed by everyone in the theater?
Is the cake being baked or is it already done?
Have the invitations been sent out for the wedding?
Was the book recommended to you by someone?
Will the concert be attended by many people?
Has the house been cleaned since the last time you visited?
Were the instructions followed correctly?
Is the car being repaired by a professional mechanic?
Has the bill been paid yet?
Will the game be broadcasted on television?
Was the award received by the right person?
Has the medicine been prescribed by a doctor?
Are the tickets being sold online or in person?
Was the package delivered on time?
Has the problem been solved yet?
Will the new product be launched next month?

First conditional

What will you do if you win the lottery?
What will happen if it rains tomorrow?
If you fail the exam, what will you do?
What will you buy if you have enough money?
If you go to the beach tomorrow, what will you bring with you?
What will happen if you don’t finish your work on time?
If you have a day off next week, what will you do?
What will you say if your boss asks you to work overtime?
If you miss the bus, what will you do?
What will happen if you don’t study for the exam?
If you eat too much, what will happen?
If you are late for the appointment, what will you say?
What will you do if your flight is cancelled?
If you have a headache, what will you take?
What will happen if you don’t exercise regularly?
If you don’t like the movie, what will you do?
What will you do if you see someone in need of help?
If you don’t like your job, what will you do?
What will happen if you don’t get enough sleep?
If you have a problem, what will you do to solve it?

Second Conditional

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?
If you could learn any language, which one would you choose?
If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be?
If you had the chance to live in any time period, which one would you choose?
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
If you had a year off work or school, how would you spend it?
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
If you could have dinner with any celebrity, who would it be?
If you could switch lives with anyone for a day, who would it be?
If you could relive any moment in your life, which one would it be?
If you could travel back in time and give your younger self advice, what would it be?
If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be?
If you could learn any musical instrument, which one would you choose?
If you could live in any fictional world, which one would you choose?
If you could have any car, which one would it be?
If you could live in any type of house, what would it look like?
If you could be any character from a book or movie, who would it be?

Third Conditional

If you could go back in time, what would you have done differently?
If you had won the lottery, what would you have done with the money?
If you had the chance to meet any historical figure, who would you have liked to meet?
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
If you could travel to any country, where would you have gone?
If you had the chance to start your career over, what would you have done differently?
If you had the opportunity to learn a new language, what language would you have chosen?
If you had the chance to live in any time period, which era would you have preferred to live in?
If you had the chance to invent something, what would you have created?
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
If you had the chance to go on an adventure, what kind of adventure would you have gone on?
If you had to choose between being able to fly or being invisible, which would you have chosen?
If you could relive one moment from your past, what moment would you have chosen?
If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?
If you had the chance to be any fictional character, who would you have chosen?
If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you have chosen?
If you had the chance to change one decision you have made in the past, what would you have chosen?
If you had the chance to learn any skill, what would you have chosen?
If you could live in any fictional world, which one would you have chosen?
If you had the chance to relive one year of your life, what year would you have chosen?