Examples

I think we've got time.
Have we got time?
Yes. I think so.

I'm afraid I haven't paid the bill.
Have you paid the bill?
No. I'm afraid not.

Give short answers to the questions:

01.
I expect him to be helpful.
Will he be helpful?..........................................

02.
I hope the mechanic will put it right.
Will he put it right?..........................................

03.
I don't think I'm going to be a billionaire.
Are you going to be a billionaire?..........................................

04.
I'm afraid the waiter wants a tip.
Does he want a tip?..........................................

05.
I suppose the tourist has a guide book.
Does he have a guide book?..........................................

06.
I'm afraid the hotel hasn't a sea view.
Does it have a sea view?..........................................

07.
I don't suppose that politician will ever stop talking.
Will he stop talking?..........................................

08.
I haven't given up smoking.
Have you given up smoking?..........................................

09.
I believe the student must work hard.
Must he work hard?..........................................

10.
I don't believe it's true.
Is it true?..........................................

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