Understanding Indirect Questions

This video tutorial on indirect questions covers their formation, structure, and usage. It explains how indirect questions are more polite and have a different word order than direct questions. The tutorial provides examples of both wh-questions and yes-no questions, emphasizing the use of 'if' and 'whether'. It also discusses the importance of maintaining statement word order in indirect questions and provides a quiz to reinforce learning.

What is a more polite way to ask 'What time is it?'

• What time is it?

• Could you tell me what time it is?

• Do you know the time?

• Is it time yet?

Which phrase can be used to start an indirect question?

• Is it

• Where is

• Do you know

• What time

In indirect questions, how should the subject and verb be ordered?

• Verb before subject

• Subject before verb

• Subject and verb are interchangeable

• No specific order

Which word is NOT used in indirect yes-no questions?

• Is

• When

• If

• Whether

What is the difference between using 'if' and 'whether' in indirect questions?

• No difference

• 'Whether' is more formal

• 'If' is used for questions only

• 'If' is more formal

Which of the following is an indirect question?

• Is this coffee for everyone?

• Do you know if this coffee is for everyone?

• This coffee is for everyone?

• Everyone can have this coffee?

What tense is used in the indirect question: 'Can you tell me if this programme finishes soon?'

• Past simple

• Future simple

• Present simple

• Present continuous

Which is the correct indirect question form?

• Tell me where is the coffee machine?

• Where is the coffee machine, can you tell me?

• Can you tell me where the coffee machine is?

• Can you tell me where is the coffee machine?

How do indirect questions differ from direct questions in terms of auxiliary verbs?

• Indirect questions do not use auxiliary verbs

• Direct questions use more auxiliary verbs

• Indirect questions use more auxiliary verbs

• There is no difference

Which of the following is NOT a feature of indirect questions?

• Politeness

• Statement word order

• Use of auxiliary verbs

• Use of question words