Teacher Eduardo

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TASK 1 Write “Correct” next to the sentence in each pair with the correct form.
1 a) I’d like to know when can I leave.
b) I’d like to know when I can leave.

2 a) Could I ask what it is like to be self-employed?

b) Could I ask what is it like to be self-employed?

3 a) Would you mind telling me when I will know?

b) Would you mind telling me when will I know?

4 a) Do you know where can I get an application form?

b) Do you know where I can get an application form?

5 a) I wonder if you could tell me what exactly you are interested in.
b) I wonder if you could tell me what exactly are you interested in.

6 a) Could you tell me when I am expected to start?

b) Could you tell me when am I expected to start?

TASK 2 Are the sentences correct? Correct when necessary.

1. Would you mind telling me what is your name?
2. I wonder if you could tell me when will the next interview be.
3. Could I ask where can I find more information?
4. Could you tell me what he said?
5. I’d like to know if did they mention my name.
6. Can I ask what you are expected to do in this company?

TASK 3 Transform the questions so they start with the given introductory phrase.
1. Who built that enormous bridge? ­> I wonder __________________________________________________
2. What’s Brazil like? ­> I want to find out _______________________________________________________
3. Did Benjamin Franklin write ‘Poor Richard’s Almanac’? ­> I can’t remember _________________________
4. How do you do it? ­> Can you tell me _________________________________________________________
5. How long have you been waiting for me? ­> I wonder ____________________________________________
6. How important is that meeting to the company? ­> Can you tell me _______________________________
7. Should people be allowed to smoke in public places? ­> I’d like to know ___________________________

TASK 4 Write indirect questions for each of the following situations

1. You ask the stranger in the street the way to the library.

2. You ask your director whether you can have a day off from work.

3. You ask a colleague the reason why you are having another meeting soon.

4. You ask your boss if he approves of the plans you have made.

5. You ask your teacher whether you have passed the test or not.

source: ESL Handouts