Question formation (Intermediate)

Question formation

Write one question for each answer. Ask about the underlined section.

a) ……………………………………………………………..
I went on holiday with my parents.
b) ……………………………………………………………..
The train station is in front of the supermarket.
c) ……………………………………………………………..
I haven’t done my homework because I wasn’t feeling well.
d) ……………………………………………………………..
My company is going to develop a new system next year.
e) ……………………………………………………………..
I would like to study medicine in the future.
f) ……………………………………………………………..
Yes, I really like watching comedies.

Direct and indirect
questions

Direct question: Where can I find the nearest post office?
Indirect question: Can you tell me where I can find the nearest post office?

Direct question: Do you want to go to the cinema tonight?
Indirect question: I wonder if/whether you want to go to the cinema tonight?

Introductory phrases

I wonder…
Can you tell me…
Do you know…
Let me know…
I was wondering…
Explain…
Tell me…
I’m not sure…
Please tell me…
I would like to know…
Could you tell me…
Do you have any idea…

Rewrite these questions using introductory phrases

I wonder…
Can you tell me…
Do you know…
Let me know…
I was wondering…
Explain…
Tell me…
I’m not sure…
Please tell me…
I would like to know…
Could you tell me…
Do you have any idea…

a) Who did you go on holiday with?
b) Where is the train station?
c) Why haven’t you done your homework?
d) When is your company going to develop a new system?
e) What would you like to study in the future?
f) Do you like watching comedies?

Ask direct and indirect questions connected to these topics

FUTURE
FREE TIME
SHOPPING
EDUCATION

WORK
TECHNOLOGY
ENTERTAINMENT
CHILDHOOD

Discussion

• Can you give some examples of the types of questions children often ask?
• Do you know any questions which cannot be answered?