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Expressions Asking about and Stating One’s Condition

We say, “How are you doing?” and “Are you ok?” to ask about one’s condition. Meanwhilw, the sentences “I’m fine.” and “No, I am not. I am tired.” are used to state a person’s condition. When we ask a person’s condition. He/she may feel well or unwell. When a person feels unwell, ask what is wrong with him/her by asking, “What’s the matter with you?”

Here are the expressions to ask about and state one’s condition.

Asking about one’s condition Stating one’s condition
How are you? I am fine
How are you doing? I am great
How’s life? Very well
How are you feeling now? I’m not very good.
Are you ok? No, I am not. I have a flu.
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