We use indirect questions to sound more polite.

Indirect Wh- questions (questions starting

with What, When, Where, Why, Who, etc.) are formed by an introductory phrase which is

followed by a positive sentence structure:

DIRECT QUESTION INDIRECT QUESTION

Where is she? Do you know where she is?
What are you doing? I was wondering what you are doing
What time is it? Can you tell me what time it is?
Indirect yes/no questions are formed by if/whether:

DIRECT QUESTION INDIRECT QUESTION

Is he ok? Do you know if he is ok?
Will she come? I was wondering if she will come
Is she honest? I would like to know if she is hone
The most common introductory phrases include:

Do you know … ?
I wonder / was wondering ….
Can you tell me … ?
Do you happen to know ...?
I have no idea ...
I'm not sure ...
I'd like to know ...
Have you any idea ...
I’m not sure…
I don’t know…

Finish the indirect sentences.

1. Had he already started eating before you arrived?
Do you know ……………

2. How long have you been married?

I wonder ……………

3. What have performed this weekend?

I have no idea ……………

4. How much does it cost to fly to the USA?

Have you any idea ……………

5. Is he going to propose to her?

I’m not sure ……………

6. What kind of car do you drive?

I don’t know ……………

7. Who is responsible for this mess?

Can you tell me ……………

8. When does he want to see us?

Do you know ……………
9. Am I required to wear a uniform?
I would like to know ……………

10. Where can I find your telephone number?

Do you know ……………

11. Does Jack drink a lot?

I was wondering ……………

12. How often do you visit Rome?

Can you tell me ……………

13. When would you like me to start?

Could you tell me ……………

14. Are you married?

I was wondering ……………

15. Does he allow his children to smoke?

Do you know ……………

16. Why do I have to stay up so late?

Could you tell me ……………

17. When did decide this?

I have no idea ……………

18. Which actor do you like best?

I would like to know ……………

19. How far is it from your house to work?

I was wondering ……………

20. What kind of films do you like?

Can you tell me ……………

21. How often do you meet?

I need to know ……………

22. Is this the right way to the post office?

Could you tell me …………

23. When was the light bulb invented?

I would like you to tell me ……………

24. Where do you live?

I was wondering ……………

25. Why did you do this to her?

Can you tell me ……………