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Indirect question Exercises

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Form : ( Indirect question phrase + question word / if / whether + subject + verb )

In English, in more formal situations, we often use indirect questions because they sound more polite.

To make a question more polite we often begin with an indirect question phrase such as:

Could you tell me...?
Do you know...?
Have you any idea...?
Can you tell me...?

Example questions :

DIRECT QUESTION : Where is the post office?

INDIRECT QUESTION : Do you know where the post office is?

DIRECT QUESTION : What's the time?

INDIRECT QUESTION : Could you tell me what the time is?

DIRECT QUESTION : Does this train go to Brighton?

INDIRECT QUESTION : Can you tell me if this train goes to Brighton?

DIRECT QUESTION : Is there a bank nearby?

INDIRECT QUESTION : Have you any idea whether there is a bank nearby?

Note for use of indirect questions :

If the direct question begins with an auxiliary verb ( no question word), add 'if' or 'whether' after an indirect question phrase to make the question indirect.

We don't use 'if' or whether with Do you think...?

eg. Do you think he's gone to London? NOT ~~Do you think if he's gone to London?~~

Indirect question example sentences
Yeah, I forgot that, when do you think we can meet, then?	是啊，我忘了这个，那么你觉得几点见面好呢？
Do you think we should buy it?	你觉得我们应该买吗？
It's seven thirty! Who do you think it could be?	7点半! 你觉得会是谁呢？
How long do you think it will take?	你觉得会议会持续多长时间？
Do you think we should buy the return tickets now?	你觉得我们现在应当购买返程票吗？
Do you think it's a good idea?	你认为是个好主意吗？
Do you know what time it is?	你知道现在几点了吗？
Yes, I'm ready, do you think I'll need a jacket?	是的，我准备好了，你觉得我需要一件外套吗？
Do you know what colour the packet is?	你知道包装是什么颜色吗？
Do you know if he has got a girlfriend?	你知道他有没有女朋友吗？
Do you think we should see the next house?	你觉得我们还要去看下一个房子吗？
When do you think you are going to look for houses again?	你打算什么时候再去找房子？
Who would? Can you tell me where you want to live then?	谁想啊？那么你能告诉我你想住哪里吗？
Do you think she is good?	你认为她很棒吗？
Do you have a plan about what you are going to do now?	接下来要做什么你有什么计划吗？
When do you think you will be leaving?	你觉得什么时间可以出发？
Do you think I should take Pogo out of his box?	你觉得我应该将波哥从它的盒子里取出来吗？
Do you know where the kitchen is?	你知道厨房在哪儿吗？
Does it mean you are going to ask for some commission?	这意味着你要收取一些佣金吗？
When do you think we can have the meeting?	你觉得我们什么时间可以开会？

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