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WHEN AND HOW LONG QUESTIONS

WITH BE
When is the festival? It's in July / On Thursday.
It starts on July 1 / At 10:00.
How long is the festival? (It's) from July 1 to July 3.
(It lasts) until July 3.
For three days.

WITH OTHER VERBS
When do you study? (I study) on Saturdays / In the evening.
How long do you study? (I study) from 4:00 to 6:00.
Until 6:00.
For an hour.
A When question usually asks for specific time information—a specific day, month, or time of day. But sometimes, it can ask about a length of time. For example, it’s possible to ask “When is the festival?” and answer “It’s from July 1 to 3.”
How long only asks about a length of time.

"When" and "how long" questions are used to inquire about time-related information. "When" is used to ask about a specific point in time or a particular moment an event occurs, while "how long" is used to ask about the duration or length of an event or activity. Understanding how to form and use these questions helps in obtaining precise details about timing and duration.

Useful Expressions

  1. When - Used to ask about:

    • Specific times or dates: "When does the meeting start?"
    • Events or occurrences: "When is your birthday?"
  2. How Long - Used to ask about:

    • Duration or length of an event: "How long does the movie last?"
    • Period of time something happens: "How long have you lived here?"

Sentences

  1. When does the new semester begin?
  2. How long is the flight from New York to London?
  3. When do you usually go to the gym?
  4. How long does it take to drive to the airport?
  5. When was the last time you visited your family?
  6. How long have you been working at this company?
  7. When do we need to submit the report?
  8. How long will the project take to complete?

Questions and Answers

Q: When does the class start?
A: The class starts at 9 AM.

Q: How long does the meeting last?
A: The meeting lasts about two hours.

Q: When is your next vacation?
A: My next vacation is in July.

Q: How long have you been studying English?
A: I have been studying English for five years.

Q: When will the new product launch?
A: The new product will launch on March 10th.

Q: How long does it take to cook this recipe?
A: It takes approximately 45 minutes to cook this recipe.

Q: When did the concert start?
A: The concert started at 8 PM.

Q: How long have they been married?
A: They have been married for ten years.

Conversation

A: Hi Emily, when does your new course start?

B: My new course starts on September 1st. How long is it?

A: The course lasts for three months. How long have you been preparing for it?

B: I have been preparing for about a month. When do you plan to take your next vacation?

A: I’m thinking of going in August. How long will you be away?

B: I will be away for two weeks.

A: Sounds great! When is the best time to reach you?

B: You can reach me after 5 PM. How long does it take to get to your place?

A: It takes about 30 minutes.

B: Thanks for letting me know.

A: No problem! If you need any more details, feel free to ask.

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