E-PRIMBON: ASKING FOR INFORMATION

There are a number of formulas used when asking for information in English. Here are some of the most common:

These two forms are used for asking for information on the telephone:

~~Asking for Information~~

Information about company

What does your company do?
What is your specialty?
What do you specialize in?
What is your main line of business?

	We produce marketing materials.
	We specialize in art and design.

What are your major products?
What services do you provide?

	We produce office machines.
	We design software.
	We provide technical support.

Information about products

Could you give me some (more) information on this?
What can you tell me about this (product)?
Tell me about this one/model.

	This is one of our top brands.
	It's our best selling refrigerator.
	This one is the best in its class.
	We're really pleased with its performance.
	It's an excellent computer.
	I highly recommend this one.
	This model comes with several features.
	This particular one has two components.

Information about Price What are you asking for this?
What does this sell for?
How much is it?
How much does it run?

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?

Formula	Gerund (-ing)	Example Finish
I'm interested in	buying	a boat

Formula	Noun	Example Finish
I'm looking for	information on	holidays in Spain.
Formula used only on the telphone	Question Word	Example Finish
I'm calling to find out...	if	flight AZ098 will leave on time today.

Formula used only on the telphone	Noun	Example Finish
I'm calling about...	the offer	published in today's newspaper.

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