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There are a number of formulas used when asking for information in English. Here are some of the most common:
- Could you tell me…?
- Do you know…?
- Do you happen to know…?
- I’d like to know…
- Could you find out…?
- I’m interested in…
- I’m looking for..
These two forms are used for asking for information on the telephone:
- I’m calling to find out…
- I’m calling about…
Construction
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| Formula | + Question Word | Example Finish |
| Could you tell me | when | the next train leaves? |
| Do you know | how much | that vase costs? |
| Do you happen to know | where | Tom lives? |
| I'd like to know | what | you think about the new project. |
| Could you tell me | when | the next train leaves? |
| Could you find out | when | she is going to arrive? |
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| Formula | + Gerund (-ing) | Example Finish |
| I'm interested in | buying | a boat |
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| Formula | + Noun | Example Finish |
| I'm looking for | information on | holidays in Spain. |
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| Formula used onlyon the telphone | + Question Word | Example Finish |
| I'm calling to find out… | if | flight AZ098 will leave on time today. |
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| Formula used only on the telphone | + Noun | Example Finish |
| I'm calling about… | the offer | published in today's newspaper |
