WorldLink 2A

Requesting Information

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.

1. Can you tell me __________________________ ? The restrooms are on the 2nd floor.
2. Do you know _____________________________ ? Classes begin at 8:30.
3. _______________________________________ ? The teacher's name is Mrs. Steely.
4. _______________________________________ ? You have two classes of 45 minutes each.
5. _______________________________________ ? The cafeteria is on the firts floor.
6. _______________________________________ ? That pretty girl is your classmate.
7. _______________________________________ ? That man is a teacher.

II. Fill in the blanks. Use the information provided in the parentheses.

1. I wonder what her___________________________________. (name)

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

III. Work in pairs. What would you ask and answer in these situations? Roleplay and use indirect questions.

1. At an information desk in a mall. 2. At the airport

- You need to go to a restroom. - You want to change money.
- You want to go to the food court. - You need a shuttle.
- You need a telephone. - You need to get to the customs.

PROHIBIDA SU REPRODUCCION TOTAL O PARCIAL TRONWELL S.A.