Before visiting a friend · Using suitable question words

Using suitable question words in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Using suitable question words.

Begin present simple questions with do or does, then the subject and the base verb. Use does with he, she and it without adding s to the following verb.

Context: Before visiting a friend. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

I take the tram to the city centre.

أستقل الترام إلى وسط المدينة.

What do you usually do in the evening?

ماذا تفعل عادةً في المساء؟

I cook dinner and spend time with friends.

أطهو العشاء وأقضي وقتًا مع الأصدقاء.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: I take the tram to the city centre.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: أطهو العشاء وأقضي وقتًا مع الأصدقاء.