 informal greetings. When friends greet each other, they may do it this way. How is it going? It is going great. How is it going with you? In fast speech, it sounds like this. How's it going? It's going great. How's it going with you? Now you try it. When we are not sure about something, we can ask a question to clarify information. You can start with a statement and add a question word for the thing you want to clarify. Pause after the statement and make your voice go up when you say the question word. Listen. The gym is across from what? Now ask about the gym. The gym is behind what?