festivals and celebrations

What What
1. What is your favorite festival? 1. What is your favorite festival?
My favorite festival is Diwali. My favorite festival is Diwali.
2. What do you do on your birthday? 2. What do you do on your birthday?
I celebrate with my family. I celebrate with my family.
3. What gift did you receive last Christmas? 3. What gift did you receive last Christmas?
I received a storybook. I received a storybook.
Where Where
1. Where do you celebrate New Year’s Day? 1. Where do you celebrate New Year’s Day?
I celebrate it at home. I celebrate it at home.
2. Where is the festival fair held? 2. Where is the festival fair held?
It is held in the town center. It is held in the town center.
3. Where did you buy your festival clothes? 3. Where did you buy your festival clothes?
I bought them at the shopping mall. I bought them at the shopping mall.
When When
1. When do you celebrate Diwali? 1. When do you celebrate Diwali?
I celebrate it in October or November. I celebrate it in October or November.
2. When is your birthday party? 2. When is your birthday party?
It is next Saturday. It is next Saturday.
3. When did the celebration begin? 3. When did the celebration begin?
It began at 6 p.m. It began at 6 p.m.
Why Why
1. Why do people celebrate festivals? 1. Why do people celebrate festivals?
They celebrate them to share joy and traditions. They celebrate them to share joy and traditions.
2. Why are birthdays special? 2. Why are birthdays special?
They celebrate another year of life. They celebrate another year of life.
3. Why did everyone wear traditional clothes? 3. Why did everyone wear traditional clothes?
Because it was a festival. Because it was a festival.
Who Who
1. Who invited you to the celebration? 1. Who invited you to the celebration?
My friend invited me. My friend invited me.
2. Who decorated the hall? 2. Who decorated the hall?
The volunteers decorated it. The volunteers decorated it.
3. Who prepared the festival meal? 3. Who prepared the festival meal?
My mother prepared it. My mother prepared it.
Which Which
1. Which festival do children enjoy the most? 1. Which festival do children enjoy the most?
They enjoy Christmas the most. They enjoy Christmas the most.
2. Which sweet do you like during festivals? 2. Which sweet do you like during festivals?
I like laddu. I like laddu.
3. Which color will you wear for the celebration? 3. Which color will you wear for the celebration?
I will wear blue. I will wear blue.
How How
1. How do you celebrate Diwali? 1. How do you celebrate Diwali?
I celebrate it with my family. I celebrate it with my family.
2. How was the festival last year? 2. How was the festival last year?
It was wonderful. It was wonderful.
3. How can we make the celebration memorable? 3. How can we make the celebration memorable?
We can celebrate together with everyone. We can celebrate together with everyone.
Do Do
1. Do you celebrate Christmas every year? 1. Do you celebrate Christmas every year?
Yes, I do. Yes, I do.
2. Do children enjoy festivals? 2. Do children enjoy festivals?
Yes, they do. Yes, they do.
3. Do people decorate their homes for festivals? 3. Do people decorate their homes for festivals?
Yes, they do. Yes, they do.
Does Does
1. Does your family celebrate Sankranti? 1. Does your family celebrate Sankranti?
Yes, it does. Yes, it does.
2. Does your sister wear traditional clothes? 2. Does your sister wear traditional clothes?
Yes, she does. Yes, she does.
3. Does the festival bring happiness? 3. Does the festival bring happiness?
Yes, it does. Yes, it does.
Did Did
1. Did you attend the wedding celebration? 1. Did you attend the wedding celebration?
Yes, I did. Yes, I did.
2. Did they invite all the relatives? 2. Did they invite all the relatives?
Yes, they did. Yes, they did.
3. Did everyone enjoy the party? 3. Did everyone enjoy the party?
Yes, everyone did. Yes, everyone did.
Is Is
1. Is today a festival? 1. Is today a festival?
Yes, it is. Yes, it is.
2. Is the hall ready for the celebration? 2. Is the hall ready for the celebration?
Yes, it is. Yes, it is.
3. Is this your birthday cake? 3. Is this your birthday cake?
Yes, it is. Yes, it is.
Are Are
1. Are your friends coming to the party? 1. Are your friends coming to the party?
Yes, they are. Yes, they are.
2. Are the decorations beautiful? 2. Are the decorations beautiful?
Yes, they are. Yes, they are.
3. Are we celebrating together tonight? 3. Are we celebrating together tonight?
Yes, we are. Yes, we are.
Was Was
1. Was the birthday party exciting? 1. Was the birthday party exciting?
Yes, it was. Yes, it was.
2. Was the festival crowded? 2. Was the festival crowded?
Yes, it was. Yes, it was.
3. Was the music enjoyable? 3. Was the music enjoyable?
Yes, it was. Yes, it was.
Am Am
1. Am I invited to the celebration? 1. Am I invited to the celebration?
Yes, you are. Yes, you are.
2. Am I wearing the right dress? 2. Am I wearing the right dress?
Yes, you are. Yes, you are.
3. Am I late for the party? 3. Am I late for the party?
No, you aren’t. No, you aren’t.
Were Were
1. Were your cousins at the festival? 1. Were your cousins at the festival?
Yes, they were. Yes, they were.
2. Were the children happy during the celebration? 2. Were the children happy during the celebration?
Yes, they were. Yes, they were.
3. Were the guests on time? 3. Were the guests on time?
Yes, they were. Yes, they were.
Will Will
1. Will you attend the festival tomorrow? 1. Will you attend the festival tomorrow?
Yes, I will. Yes, I will.
2. Will your family celebrate this occasion? 2. Will your family celebrate this occasion?
Yes, we will. Yes, we will.
3. Will the guests arrive on time? 3. Will the guests arrive on time?
Yes, they will. Yes, they will.
Would Would
1. Would you like to join the celebration? 1. Would you like to join the celebration?
Yes, I would. Yes, I would.
2. Would your friends enjoy the cultural program? 2. Would your friends enjoy the cultural program?
Yes, they would. Yes, they would.
3. Would you wear traditional clothes for the festival? 3. Would you wear traditional clothes for the festival?
Yes, I would. Yes, I would.
Shall Shall
1. Shall we decorate the house together? 1. Shall we decorate the house together?
Yes, let’s do it. Yes, let’s do it.
2. Shall I bring the birthday cake? 2. Shall I bring the birthday cake?
Yes, please. Yes, please.
3. Shall we invite our neighbors? 3. Shall we invite our neighbors?
Yes, we shall. Yes, we shall.
Should Should
1. Should we greet our guests warmly? 1. Should we greet our guests warmly?
Yes, we should. Yes, we should.
2. Should children respect festival traditions? 2. Should children respect festival traditions?
Yes, they should. Yes, they should.
3. Should everyone help with the decorations? 3. Should everyone help with the decorations?
Yes, everyone should. Yes, everyone should.
Can Can
1. Can you sing a festival song? 1. Can you sing a festival song?
Yes, I can. Yes, I can.
2. Can we celebrate together? 2. Can we celebrate together?
Yes, we can. Yes, we can.
3. Can the children play games after dinner? 3. Can the children play games after dinner?
Yes, they can. Yes, they can.
Could Could
1. Could you help decorate the stage? 1. Could you help decorate the stage?
Yes, I could. Yes, I could.
2. Could they organize the event successfully? 2. Could they organize the event successfully?
Yes, they could. Yes, they could.
3. Could we invite more guests? 3. Could we invite more guests?
Yes, we could. Yes, we could.
May May
1. May I join the celebration? 1. May I join the celebration?
Yes, you may. Yes, you may.
2. May we take photos during the program? 2. May we take photos during the program?
Yes, you may. Yes, you may.
3. May I wish you a happy birthday? 3. May I wish you a happy birthday?
Yes, you may. Yes, you may.
Might Might
1. Might it rain during the festival? 1. Might it rain during the festival?
Yes, it might. Yes, it might.
2. Might they arrive a little late? 2. Might they arrive a little late?
Yes, they might. Yes, they might.
3. Might we celebrate outdoors? 3. Might we celebrate outdoors?
Yes, we might. Yes, we might.
Or Or
1. Will you wear traditional clothes or modern clothes? 1. Will you wear traditional clothes or modern clothes?
I will wear traditional clothes. I will wear traditional clothes.
2. Is the party today or tomorrow? 2. Is the party today or tomorrow?
It is tomorrow. It is tomorrow.
3. Would you like tea or juice at the celebration? 3. Would you like tea or juice at the celebration?
I would like juice. I would like juice.
Have Have
1. Have you decorated your house for the festival? 1. Have you decorated your house for the festival?
Yes, I have. Yes, I have.
2. Have they invited all the guests? 2. Have they invited all the guests?
Yes, they have. Yes, they have.
3. Have we prepared everything for the celebration? 3. Have we prepared everything for the celebration?
Yes, we have. Yes, we have.
Has Has
1. Has your brother bought new clothes for the festival? 1. Has your brother bought new clothes for the festival?
Yes, he has. Yes, he has.
2. Has the program started? 2. Has the program started?
Yes, it has. Yes, it has.
3. Has your mother prepared the sweets? 3. Has your mother prepared the sweets?
Yes, she has. Yes, she has.
Had Had
1. Had you finished decorating before the guests arrived? 1. Had you finished decorating before the guests arrived?
Yes, I had. Yes, I had.
2. Had they arranged the chairs before the function began? 2. Had they arranged the chairs before the function began?
Yes, they had. Yes, they had.
3. Had she baked the cake before the party? 3. Had she baked the cake before the party?
Yes, she had. Yes, she had.
How long How long
1. How long does the festival last? 1. How long does the festival last?
It lasts for three days. It lasts for three days.
2. How long have you celebrated this festival? 2. How long have you celebrated this festival?
I have celebrated it for many years. I have celebrated it for many years.
3. How long will the cultural program continue? 3. How long will the cultural program continue?
It will continue for two hours. It will continue for two hours.
How many How many
1. How many guests are coming to the celebration? 1. How many guests are coming to the celebration?
About fifty guests are coming. About fifty guests are coming.
2. How many sweets did you prepare? 2. How many sweets did you prepare?
I prepared six kinds of sweets. I prepared six kinds of sweets.
3. How many candles are on the birthday cake? 3. How many candles are on the birthday cake?
There are ten candles. There are ten candles.
How often How often
1. How often do you celebrate family gatherings? 1. How often do you celebrate family gatherings?
We celebrate them twice a year. We celebrate them twice a year.
2. How often does your town hold cultural festivals? 2. How often does your town hold cultural festivals?
It holds them every year. It holds them every year.
3. How often do you visit your relatives during festivals? 3. How often do you visit your relatives during festivals?
I visit them every festival season. I visit them every festival season.
How early How early
1. How early do you start decorating your house? 1. How early do you start decorating your house?
I start one day before the festival. I start one day before the festival.
2. How early should we reach the function hall? 2. How early should we reach the function hall?
We should reach thirty minutes early. We should reach thirty minutes early.
3. How early did the guests arrive? 3. How early did the guests arrive?
They arrived an hour early. They arrived an hour early.
How long How long
1. How long does the festival program last? 1. How long does the festival program last?
It lasts for four hours. It lasts for four hours.
2. How long have you celebrated this festival? 2. How long have you celebrated this festival?
I have celebrated it since childhood. I have celebrated it since childhood.
3. How long will the wedding ceremony continue? 3. How long will the wedding ceremony continue?
It will continue until evening. It will continue until evening.
How far How far
1. How far is the festival venue from your house? 1. How far is the festival venue from your house?
It is five kilometers away. It is five kilometers away.
2. How far did you travel for the celebration? 2. How far did you travel for the celebration?
I traveled about twenty kilometers. I traveled about twenty kilometers.
3. How far is the temple from here? 3. How far is the temple from here?
It is just two kilometers away. It is just two kilometers away.
How old How old
1. How old is your grandfather today? 1. How old is your grandfather today?
He is seventy years old. He is seventy years old.
2. How old is your daughter now? 2. How old is your daughter now?
She is ten years old. She is ten years old.
3. How old is this temple festival? 3. How old is this temple festival?
It is over one hundred years old. It is over one hundred years old.
Right? Right?
1. Diwali is the Festival of Lights, right? 1. Diwali is the Festival of Lights, right?
Yes, that’s right. Yes, that’s right.
2. We should greet our guests politely, right? 2. We should greet our guests politely, right?
Yes, we should. Yes, we should.
3. Everyone enjoys birthday parties, right? 3. Everyone enjoys birthday parties, right?
Yes, most people do. Yes, most people do.
Isn’t it? Isn’t it?
1. This decoration looks beautiful, isn’t it? 1. This decoration looks beautiful, isn’t it?
Yes, it is. Yes, it is.
2. The celebration is exciting, isn’t it? 2. The celebration is exciting, isn’t it?
Yes, it is. Yes, it is.
3. The birthday cake is delicious, isn’t it? 3. The birthday cake is delicious, isn’t it?
Yes, it is. Yes, it is.
Aren’t you? Aren’t you?
1. You’re coming to the wedding, aren’t you? 1. You’re coming to the wedding, aren’t you?
Yes, I am. Yes, I am.
2. You’re wearing traditional clothes today, aren’t you? 2. You’re wearing traditional clothes today, aren’t you?
Yes, I am. Yes, I am.
3. You’re enjoying the celebration, aren’t you? 3. You’re enjoying the celebration, aren’t you?
Yes, I am. Yes, I am.
Didn’t you? Didn’t you?
1. You attended the festival yesterday, didn’t you? 1. You attended the festival yesterday, didn’t you?
Yes, I did. Yes, I did.
2. You invited your friends to the party, didn’t you? 2. You invited your friends to the party, didn’t you?
Yes, I did. Yes, I did.
3. You enjoyed the cultural program, didn’t you? 3. You enjoyed the cultural program, didn’t you?
Yes, I did. Yes, I did.
Whose Whose
1. Whose birthday are we celebrating today? 1. Whose birthday are we celebrating today?
We are celebrating my brother’s birthday. We are celebrating my brother’s birthday.
2. Whose idea was the surprise party? 2. Whose idea was the surprise party?
It was my sister’s idea. It was my sister’s idea.
3. Whose house are we visiting for the festival? 3. Whose house are we visiting for the festival?
We are visiting our grandparents’ house. We are visiting our grandparents’ house.
Whom Whom
1. Whom did you invite to your birthday party? 1. Whom did you invite to your birthday party?
I invited all of my classmates. I invited all of my classmates.
2. Whom are you waiting for at the festival? 2. Whom are you waiting for at the festival?
I am waiting for my cousins. I am waiting for my cousins.
3. Whom did she thank after the celebration? 3. Whom did she thank after the celebration?
She thanked all the guests. She thanked all the guests.
What kind of What kind of
1. What kind of food do you prepare for Diwali? 1. What kind of food do you prepare for Diwali?
We prepare traditional sweets. We prepare traditional sweets.
2. What kind of music do you enjoy during festivals? 2. What kind of music do you enjoy during festivals?
I enjoy traditional music. I enjoy traditional music.
3. What kind of decorations do you like? 3. What kind of decorations do you like?
I like colorful flower decorations. I like colorful flower decorations.
What type of What type of
1. What type of cake do you want for your birthday? 1. What type of cake do you want for your birthday?
I want a chocolate cake. I want a chocolate cake.
2. What type of dress will you wear for the celebration? 2. What type of dress will you wear for the celebration?
I will wear traditional clothes. I will wear traditional clothes.
3. What type of gifts do children like? 3. What type of gifts do children like?
They like toys and books. They like toys and books.
What time What time
1. What time does the birthday party begin? 1. What time does the birthday party begin?
It begins at 7:00 p.m. It begins at 7:00 p.m.
2. What time will the cultural program start? 2. What time will the cultural program start?
It will start at 6:30 p.m. It will start at 6:30 p.m.
3. What time should we reach the wedding hall? 3. What time should we reach the wedding hall?
We should reach by 9:00 a.m. We should reach by 9:00 a.m.
What day What day
1. What day is Christmas this year? 1. What day is Christmas this year?
It is on Thursday. It is on Thursday.
2. What day is your birthday? 2. What day is your birthday?
It is on Monday. It is on Monday.
3. What day will the family reunion take place? 3. What day will the family reunion take place?
It will take place on Sunday. It will take place on Sunday.
How much How much
1. How much did you spend on the festival decorations? 1. How much did you spend on the festival decorations?
I spent five thousand rupees. I spent five thousand rupees.
2. How much food did you prepare for the guests? 2. How much food did you prepare for the guests?
I prepared enough food for everyone. I prepared enough food for everyone.
3. How much time do you spend celebrating with your family? 3. How much time do you spend celebrating with your family?
I spend the whole day with them. I spend the whole day with them.
Must Must
1. Must we invite our relatives to the celebration? 1. Must we invite our relatives to the celebration?
Yes, we must. Yes, we must.
2. Must I wear traditional clothes for the festival? 2. Must I wear traditional clothes for the festival?
Yes, you must. Yes, you must.
3. Must the guests arrive on time? 3. Must the guests arrive on time?
Yes, they must. Yes, they must.
Ought to Ought to
1. Ought we to respect festival traditions? 1. Ought we to respect festival traditions?
Yes, we ought to. Yes, we ought to.
2. Ought children to greet their elders politely? 2. Ought children to greet their elders politely?
Yes, they ought to. Yes, they ought to.
3. Ought families to celebrate together? 3. Ought families to celebrate together?
Yes, they ought to. Yes, they ought to.
Need Need
1. Need we decorate the house today? 1. Need we decorate the house today?
Yes, we need to. Yes, we need to.
2. Need I bring a gift to the birthday party? 2. Need I bring a gift to the birthday party?
Yes, you need to. Yes, you need to.
3. Need they prepare more food for the guests? 3. Need they prepare more food for the guests?
Yes, they need to. Yes, they need to.
Dare Dare
1. Dare you dance on the stage during the celebration? 1. Dare you dance on the stage during the celebration?
Yes, I dare. Yes, I dare.
2. Dare he sing a song at the festival? 2. Dare he sing a song at the festival?
Yes, he dares. Yes, he dares.
3. Dare they perform before a large audience? 3. Dare they perform before a large audience?
Yes, they dare. Yes, they dare.
Either … or Either … or
1. Will you wear either a kurta or a suit for the celebration? 1. Will you wear either a kurta or a suit for the celebration?
I will wear a kurta. I will wear a kurta.
2. Will they serve either sweets or ice cream? 2. Will they serve either sweets or ice cream?
They will serve sweets. They will serve sweets.
3. Should we decorate with either balloons or flowers? 3. Should we decorate with either balloons or flowers?
We should decorate with flowers. We should decorate with flowers.
Whether … or Whether … or
1. Have you decided whether to attend the party or stay at home? 1. Have you decided whether to attend the party or stay at home?
Yes, I have decided to attend the party. Yes, I have decided to attend the party.
2. Do you know whether the program starts at six or seven? 2. Do you know whether the program starts at six or seven?
Yes, it starts at six. Yes, it starts at six.
3. Can you tell me whether we should bring gifts or flowers? 3. Can you tell me whether we should bring gifts or flowers?
We should bring flowers. We should bring flowers.
Wasn’t he? Wasn’t he?
1. He was the first guest to arrive, wasn’t he? 1. He was the first guest to arrive, wasn’t he?
Yes, he was. Yes, he was.
2. He was wearing traditional clothes, wasn’t he? 2. He was wearing traditional clothes, wasn’t he?
Yes, he was. Yes, he was.
3. He was enjoying the celebration, wasn’t he? 3. He was enjoying the celebration, wasn’t he?
Yes, he was. Yes, he was.
Weren’t they? Weren’t they?
1. They were decorating the hall, weren’t they? 1. They were decorating the hall, weren’t they?
Yes, they were. Yes, they were.
2. They were singing festival songs, weren’t they? 2. They were singing festival songs, weren’t they?
Yes, they were. Yes, they were.
3. They were dancing together, weren’t they? 3. They were dancing together, weren’t they?
Yes, they were. Yes, they were.
Don’t you? Don’t you?
1. You enjoy birthday parties, don’t you? 1. You enjoy birthday parties, don’t you?
Yes, I do. Yes, I do.
2. You like festival sweets, don’t you? 2. You like festival sweets, don’t you?
Yes, I do. Yes, I do.
3. You celebrate New Year’s Day, don’t you? 3. You celebrate New Year’s Day, don’t you?
Yes, I do. Yes, I do.
Doesn’t she? Doesn’t she?
1. She decorates the house every festival, doesn’t she? 1. She decorates the house every festival, doesn’t she?
Yes, she does. Yes, she does.
2. She makes delicious sweets, doesn’t she? 2. She makes delicious sweets, doesn’t she?
Yes, she does. Yes, she does.
3. She invites all her friends, doesn’t she? 3. She invites all her friends, doesn’t she?
Yes, she does. Yes, she does.
Haven’t you? Haven’t you?
1. You have bought new clothes for the festival, haven’t you? 1. You have bought new clothes for the festival, haven’t you?
Yes, I have. Yes, I have.
2. You have invited your relatives, haven’t you? 2. You have invited your relatives, haven’t you?
Yes, I have. Yes, I have.
3. You have enjoyed the celebration, haven’t you? 3. You have enjoyed the celebration, haven’t you?
Yes, I have. Yes, I have.
Hasn’t he? Hasn’t he?
1. He has decorated the stage, hasn’t he? 1. He has decorated the stage, hasn’t he?
Yes, he has. Yes, he has.
2. He has cut the birthday cake, hasn’t he? 2. He has cut the birthday cake, hasn’t he?
Yes, he has. Yes, he has.
3. He has invited all the neighbors, hasn’t he? 3. He has invited all the neighbors, hasn’t he?
Yes, he has. Yes, he has.
Won’t you? Won’t you?
1. You will join the festival celebration, won’t you? 1. You will join the festival celebration, won’t you?
Yes, I will. Yes, I will.
2. You will wear traditional clothes, won’t you? 2. You will wear traditional clothes, won’t you?
Yes, I will. Yes, I will.
3. You will help decorate the hall, won’t you? 3. You will help decorate the hall, won’t you?
Yes, I will. Yes, I will.
Wouldn’t you? Wouldn’t you?
1. You would like to attend the cultural program, wouldn’t you? 1. You would like to attend the cultural program, wouldn’t you?
Yes, I would. Yes, I would.
2. You would enjoy the fireworks display, wouldn’t you? 2. You would enjoy the fireworks display, wouldn’t you?
Yes, I would. Yes, I would.
3. You would invite your friends to the party, wouldn’t you? 3. You would invite your friends to the party, wouldn’t you?
Yes, I would. Yes, I would.
Shouldn’t we? Shouldn’t we?
1. Shouldn’t we celebrate festivals with our family? 1. Shouldn’t we celebrate festivals with our family?
Yes, we should. Yes, we should.
2. Shouldn’t we welcome our guests warmly? 2. Shouldn’t we welcome our guests warmly?
Yes, we should. Yes, we should.
3. Shouldn’t we thank everyone after the celebration? 3. Shouldn’t we thank everyone after the celebration?
Yes, we should. Yes, we should.
Couldn’t they? Couldn’t they?
1. Couldn’t they organize the festival successfully? 1. Couldn’t they organize the festival successfully?
Yes, they could. Yes, they could.
2. Couldn’t they decorate the stage before the program? 2. Couldn’t they decorate the stage before the program?
Yes, they could. Yes, they could.
3. Couldn’t they invite more relatives to the wedding? 3. Couldn’t they invite more relatives to the wedding?
Yes, they could. Yes, they could.
However However
1. However did you decorate the hall so beautifully? 1. However did you decorate the hall so beautifully?
We decorated it with flowers and lights. We decorated it with flowers and lights.
2. However can we make the celebration more enjoyable? 2. However can we make the celebration more enjoyable?
We can include music and games. We can include music and games.
3. However will they welcome the guests? 3. However will they welcome the guests?
They will welcome them with flowers. They will welcome them with flowers.
Whatever Whatever
1. Whatever would you like to eat at the festival? 1. Whatever would you like to eat at the festival?
I would like to eat traditional sweets. I would like to eat traditional sweets.
2. Whatever gift did you receive on your birthday? 2. Whatever gift did you receive on your birthday?
I received a wristwatch. I received a wristwatch.
3. Whatever song are they singing now? 3. Whatever song are they singing now?
They are singing a folk song. They are singing a folk song.
Whenever Whenever
1. Whenever do you celebrate your birthday? 1. Whenever do you celebrate your birthday?
I celebrate it every year with my family. I celebrate it every year with my family.
2. Whenever can we visit our relatives during the festival? 2. Whenever can we visit our relatives during the festival?
We can visit them in the evening. We can visit them in the evening.
3. Whenever should we start the celebration? 3. Whenever should we start the celebration?
We should start it in the morning. We should start it in the morning.