Scribd
Upload
33 views4 pages

Indirect Questions

The document provides examples of direct questions and how to make them more indirect or formal by changing the structure and introducing them with introductory phrases like "I wonder" or "Could you tell me". It gives the direct form of various questions and the rewritten more indirect form. It also provides a list of common introductory phrases that can be used to make questions more indirect.

Uploaded by

Daniel Alf
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
33 views4 pages

Indirect Questions

The document provides examples of direct questions and how to make them more indirect or formal by changing the structure and introducing them with introductory phrases like "I wonder" or "Could you tell me". It gives the direct form of various questions and the rewritten more indirect form. It also provides a list of common introductory phrases that can be used to make questions more indirect.

Uploaded by

Daniel Alf
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 4

Task 1: Study the following examples.

Where is the teacher?

Can you tell me where the teacher is? (Position of be)

What do you like about the museum?

I wonder what you like about the museum. (do)


(Keep the original tense: __ SIMPLE PRESENT __)
What sport does she prefer to watch?

I am not sure what sport she prefers to watch. (does)


(Keep the original tense: __ SIMPLE PRESENT__)
Why did you go back home?

I want to know why you went back home. (did)


(Keep the original tense: __ SIMPLE PAST____)

Where has he left the key?

Do you have any idea where he has left the key?


(Keep the original tense: __ PRESENT PERFECT__)

Are they coming to celebrate Halloween? YES/NO QS

Do you remember IF they are coming to celebrate Halloween?


(Keep the original tense: _PRES CONT / FUTURE_)
(whether/if)

Adapted by: S. Palomo / M Salazar


Task 2: Make these direct questions more formal by stating them with the words given.
Make sure you change the order in the questions.

Direct Questions Indirect Questions

1.-Where's the station? Can you tell me where the station is ?


2.- Are you coming to the Can you let me know if you are coming to the party?
party?
3.- How does it work? Can you explain how it works?
4.- What's the matter? Please tell me what the matter is.
5.- Where are you from? I'd like to know where you are from.
6.- How long does it take to Do you know how long it takes get there?
get there?
7.- Has she reached a Has she told you whether she has reached a decision?
decision yet?
What time are you leaving?" Do you know what time you´re living?
Does Annie know about I wonder whether Ann knows something.
computers?
Excuse me. How do you get to Could you tell us how to get to the post office from here?
the post office from here?
What are you doing?! Do you have any idea what you are doing?!
Could you lend me 50 Riyals? "I don't suppose to lend you 50 riyals.
Could you take me to the Is there any chance you take me to the airport?
airport?"
Does Susana like classical I wonder if Susana likes classical music.
music?"

INTRODUCTORY PHRASES:

I wonder

I don't know

I have no idea

I haven't (got) a clue

I'd like to know

I'm not sure what time the train for London leaves.

I can't remember

Can/could you tell me

Do you have any idea

Do you happen to know

Adapted
Doby:
youS.remember
Palomo / M Salazar
Make these questions indirect.
l. Where does she live?

Do you have any idea where she lives?

2. Who won the match?

Do you remember who won the match?

3. Did they show you the way?

Could you tell me if they show you the way?

4. Have you ever been to Paris?

I wonder if you have ever been to paris?

5. How often do they go abroad?

Do you remember how often they go abroad?

6. When was the company founded?

I have no idea when the company was founded.

7. Is the president going to resign?

I'm not sure if the preseident is going to resign.

8. Are you waiting for the bus?

Could you tell me if you are waiting for the bus?

9. Which platform does the train leave from?

Do you remember wich platform the train leaves from?

10. Does your manager often go on business trips?

I wonder if your manager often goes on business trips.

11. What were you looking for?

I'd like to know what you were looking for.

12. How many books has she read this month?

Adapted by: S. Palomo / M Salazar


Do you happen to know how many books she has read this month?

13. Where does the meeting take place?

I can't remember where the meeting takes place.

14. Who will become the next Prime Minister?

I don't know who will become the next Prime Minister

15. Do the British speak many foreign languages?

I wonder if the british speaks many foreign lenguages.

16. What's the time?

Could tell me what the time is?

17. Why did they arrest Paul Benson?

I haven't got a clue why they arrested Paul Benson

18. Are they going to close down the factory?

I'm not sure if they are going to close down the factory

19. Did they sell their old car?

I'd like to knowif they sold their old car

20. Were you tired last night?

I`m not sure if you were tired last nigth

21. How much does this coat cost?

Can you tell me how much this coat costs?

22. Can you play the guitar?

I wonder if you can play the guitar.

23. Why did the police shoot at him?

I don't know why the police shooted him.

Adapted by: S. Palomo / M Salazar

You might also like