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…
Here are some sample phrases and
sentences for asking information in English
- What is this? This is a table.
- What is that? That is a chair.
- What’s this? It’s a pen.
- What’s that? It’s an apple.
- What are these? These are pencils.
- What are those? Those are books.
- Where is Mr. King? He is over there.
- Where is Ms. Knight? She’s (right) here.
- Where’s Johnny? He’s in the house.
- When’s the movie? It’s at 9:00.
- When’s lunch? Lunch is at noon.
- How is the food? It’s delicious.
Information about company
- What does your company do?
- What is your specialty?
- What do you specialize in?
- What is your main line of business?
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.
Information about Price
- What are you asking for this?
- What does this sell for?
- How much is it?
- How much does it run?
Dialogue :
Nani : Oh, this flowers is so beautiful. How much is it?
Seller : It's $10,000
Nani : OK, I'll buy this flowers.
