Mystery

ESL Blues

present continuous: I'm going to a party

Situation: You call me at home. I answer the phone and I tell you that I cannot talk for very long because I'm waiting for a taxi to pick me up at my door. I'm going to a party. Ask me questions about the party. My answers are underlined. What are the questions?
Look at the example:

Your question: _______________________
My answer: No, I'm not going alone.

Correct Question: Are you going alone?

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Your question:

(Careful with punctuation!)

My answer:

I'm taking a taxi because I don't want to drink and drive.

Your question:

My answer:

It's a birthday party.

Your question:

My answer:

It's Bill's girlfriend's birthday.

Your question:

My answer:

She's twenty one (years old.)

Your question:

My answer:

About forty people are going to the party.

Your question:

My answer:

The party's starting about nine o'clock.

Your question:

My answer:

I'm going there early because I am looking after the music.

Your question:

My answer:

I'm going to play dance and rock music.

Your question:

My answer:

Yes, I'm taking a lot of CDs.

Your question:

My answer:

Elizabeth is going with me to the party.

Your question:

My answer:

She's going there by bus.

Your question:

My answer:

I'm wearing tshirt and jeans. It's not a formal party.

Your question:

My answer:

I'm planning to stay for at least a few hours. After all, I am looking after the music.

Your question:

My answer:

Yes, they're serving food. There's a serve-yourself buffet. Whoops! I have to go.

Your question:

My answer:

Yes, the taxi is coming. Call me tomorrow.

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