The document discusses the informal question words "how come" and "really". "How come" is used to ask why something happened, such as "How come you didn't go to the party?". It is followed by an explanation like "Because I was feeling ill". "Really" is used as a short response to show interest or surprise, like saying "Really?" in response to unexpected information.

1. THE USE OF “HOW
COME AND REALLY?”

2. WHENTO USE “HOW COME”
• We use HOW COME when we want to ask WHY something happened. It is used
in informal questions.Take a look at these examples:
• 1. “How come you didn’t go to the party last weekend?”
• “I didn’t go because I was feeling ill.”
• 2. “How come he is going to give a speech at the wedding?”
• “Because he is the father of the bride, so it is traditional for him to give a speech.”

3. WHENTO USE “HOW COME”
• 3. “Your clothes are soaking wet! How come?”
• “Because it is raining heavily outside.”
• 4. “How come your English is getting so much better?”
• “I’ve started using DailyStep lessons!”

4. WHENTO USE “ REALLY”
• We can use really as a short response when we show interest or surprise:
• EXAMPLE:
• A: They’re going on a cycling holiday to France.
• B: Really?
• A: Yes, and they’re going to the Alps!