Public Transport

1. Which bus goes to the city center?

   wɪtʃ bʌs ɡoʊz tuː ðə ˈsɪti ˈsɛntər

   Usage

   Used at a bus stop or transit area to find the correct bus to the city center

   Grammar Note

   "which + noun + verb?" selects from known options, more specific than "what"

2. How many stops to [destination]?

   haʊ ˈmɛni stɑːps tuː [ˈdɛstɪˌneɪʃən]

   Usage

   Used while on a bus or train to ask how many stops remain

   Grammar Note

   An informal elliptical question; the full form is "How many stops are there to ...?"

3. Please let me off here.

   pliːz lɛt miː ɔːf hɪr

   Usage

   Used to ask the driver to stop and allow you to exit the vehicle here

   Grammar Note

   "let + object + bare infinitive" is a causative structure. "off" signals exiting a vehicle

4. Is this seat taken?

   ɪz ðɪs siːt ˈteɪkən

   Usage

   Used to check if a seat is occupied before sitting down

   Grammar Note

   A passive voice question. "taken" means someone is already using it

5. What time is the last bus?

   wɑːt taɪm ɪz ðə læst bʌs

   Usage

   Used to plan evening travel by finding out when the last bus departs

   Grammar Note

   "what time is ...?" is the standard English structure for asking about time

6. Where can I buy a ticket?

   wɛr kæn aɪ baɪ ə ˈtɪkɪt

   Usage

   Used at a transit stop or station to find where to purchase tickets

   Grammar Note

   "where + modal + subject + verb?" combines location with ability in one question

7. Does this bus stop at the market?

   dʌz ðɪs bʌs stɑːp æt ðə ˈmɑːrkɪt

   Usage

   Used before boarding or while on a bus to confirm it stops at a specific location

   Grammar Note

   "does + subject + verb?" is the standard third-person singular yes/no question form

8. Which platform does it depart from?

   wɪtʃ ˈplætfɔːrm dʌz ɪt dɪˈpɑːrt frɑːm

   Usage

   Used at a train station or terminal to find the correct departure platform

   Grammar Note

   The preposition "from" is stranded at the end — standard in English spoken questions

9. Is there a direct route?

   ɪz ðɛr ə dɪˈrɛkt ruːt

   Usage

   Used to ask whether you can reach your destination without transferring

   Grammar Note

   "is there a ...?" is the standard English existential question

10. How long does the journey take?

    haʊ lɔːŋ dʌz ðə ˈdʒɜːrni teɪk

    Usage

    Used to ask about the travel time before or during a trip

    Grammar Note

    "how long does ... take?" is the standard English structure to ask about duration

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