Could you tell me when...?
Do you happen to know if...?
(How to ask questions to strangers) Part One

    Answers to the exercise

    1. Could you tell me what time the next train to Manchester is?
    2. Do you know where the changing room is?
    3. Could you tell me how much these scarves are?
    4. Could you tell me how I can get to the town hall from here?
    5. Do you know what the weather forecast is for tomorrow?
      (Or: Do you know what the weather forecast for tomorrow is?)
    6. Do you know if Mary is coming to the party?
    7. Could you tell me if there are any tickets left for the Friday afternoon performance?

    Please pay special attention to the form in question 7:

    1. Are there any tickets left?
    2. Could you tell me if there are any tickets left?

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