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An indirect question is expressed as a statement. It is a part of a larger sentence, with its

main verb at the end of the clause.

Wh-questions with be

Indirect questions
Where is the bank? _________________________ Could you tell me where the bank is?
Where is Palm Street? _______________________ Do you know where Palm Street is?
Wh-questions with do
Indirect questions
How often does the bus come? _________________ Can you tell me how often the bus comes?
When do the banks open? ____________________ Do you know when the banks open?
What time does the market close? ______________ Do you know what time the market closes?
Other phrases that introduce indirect questions:
I want /would like to know ....
I wonder ....

Exercises:
I. Today is Jim's first day at Tronwell Can you help him? Complete these questions.
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Can you tell me __________________________

Do you know _____________________________
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The restrooms are on the 2nd floor.

Classes begin at 8:30.
The teacher's name is Mrs. Steely.
You have two classes of 45 minutes each.
The cafeteria is on the firts floor.
That pretty girl is your classmate.
That man is a teacher.

II. Fill in the blanks. Use the information provided in the parentheses.
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I wonder what her___________________________________. (name)

Can you___________ what _____________________________? (phone number)
__________________ where ____________________________ (study)
__________________ what _____________________________? (do on weekends)

III. Work in pairs. What would you ask and answer in these situations? Roleplay and use indirect questions.
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At an information desk in a mall.

You need to go to a restroom.
You want to go to the food court.
You need a telephone.

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At the airport
You want to change money.
You need a shuttle.
You need to get to the customs.

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