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Old 01-Oct-2006, 16:09
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Hello, everybody!

I need a help, please.

1.) Are there another way to say the following question in the past tense?:

"What's happened?".

I know I can say 'What's going on?' to present tenses but could I say 'What's went on or what's gone on?'?

2.) When I know there is a person who is currently ill can I ask to her "How about your health?" to know if she is getting better or "how about" is used just to make suggestion?

Thanks for attention!

Falcon
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Old 01-Oct-2006, 16:21
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Hello Falcon

1. Yes, you can simply say "What happened?"

2. You're right: "how about" introduces a suggestion. However, there is a very similar phrase, for the purpose you require. Did you want to try again?

All the best,

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Old 01-Oct-2006, 16:30
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Wow! Thanks for so quick response!

If "how/what about" is used to make suggestion or offering something, I really don't know what do I have to use to say this question correctly...

Can I say "how is going your health?" or "how does your health is going on?" or neither?

thanks!

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Old 01-Oct-2006, 16:32
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Hello Falcon

I would probably say either "How are you feeling now?" or "Are you feeling any better?"

Other members may have other suggestions, though!

All the best,

MrP
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Old 01-Oct-2006, 16:39
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Hello Falcon

I would probably say either "How are you feeling now?" or "Are you feeling any better?"

Other members may have other suggestions, though!

All the best,

MrP
You have really helped me!

thanks a lot

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Old 01-Oct-2006, 23:16
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I'm glad to hear it!

Have a good week,

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