Indirect 'Wh' questions (Simple present)

Indirect 'Wh' questions (Simple present)

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English

12th Grade

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Hard

CCSS
L.3.2C, L.1.1J, L.2.1F

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are indirect 'Wh' questions?

Back

Indirect 'Wh' questions are questions that report or inquire about information without directly asking. They often begin with phrases like 'Can you tell me...' or 'Do you know...'. For example, instead of asking 'Where does she play tennis?', one might say 'Can you tell me where she plays tennis?'.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you form an indirect 'Wh' question from a direct question?

Back

To form an indirect 'Wh' question, you typically start with a phrase like 'Can you tell me...' or 'Do you know...', followed by the 'Wh' question in its original form. For example, 'What is this?' becomes 'Can you tell me what this is?'.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the structure of an indirect 'Wh' question?

Back

The structure of an indirect 'Wh' question includes a reporting phrase (e.g., 'Can you tell me...') followed by the 'Wh' question. The 'Wh' question retains its original form but is embedded within the reporting phrase.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between direct and indirect questions?

Back

Direct questions ask for information straightforwardly (e.g., 'Where do you study?'), while indirect questions report or inquire about information in a more polite or formal manner (e.g., 'Can you tell me where you study?').

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are indirect 'Wh' questions used?

Back

Indirect 'Wh' questions are used to make inquiries sound more polite or formal. They can also be used to soften the request for information.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can you provide an example of an indirect 'Wh' question using 'why'?

Back

An example of an indirect 'Wh' question using 'why' is: Direct: 'Why do you like travelling?' Indirect: 'Can you tell me why you like travelling?'.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the reporting phrase in indirect 'Wh' questions?

Back

The reporting phrase serves to introduce the indirect question and often makes the inquiry more polite. It sets the context for the 'Wh' question that follows.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

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