1. Be/Do

i. Be-verb Questions

Listen for affirmative or negative information about status or situation.

Is this shipment ready to go out?

I still need to write up the invoice.

Shipments are sent out every day.

ii. Do-verb Questions

Listen for yes/no, sure/ofcourse, or information about habit or action.

Do you have time to look over my proposal?

I might have time after lunch.

I might write my proposal after lunch.

2. Auxiliary Verbs

i. Can/May...?

Listen for yes/no, variations of yes (sure; of course), and responses to questions about permission or a favor.

Can i open a window?

No, I didn't.

Of course! I'm sweating.

ii. Will...?

Listen for yes/no or a plan.

Will you be ready at 6 p.m.?

I wasn't ready to leave when you called.

Unfortunately, I won‘t be ready until 6:30.

iii. Have...?

Listen for yes/no, variations of yes/no phrases discussing the status of an activity, or phrases about an experience.

Have the results of the market survey been delivered yet?

Yes, they're on your desk.

No, George went to the store.