Making INDIRECT QUESTIONS (making questions/subject or object questions used with expressions)

The video tutorial explains how to form and use indirect questions in English. It begins by introducing the concept of indirect questions and their purpose, such as being more polite or maintaining distance. The tutorial compares direct and indirect questions, highlighting the structure and use of modal verbs in forming indirect questions. It provides various expressions used in indirect questions and offers examples to illustrate their application. The tutorial aims to help learners understand the nuances of indirect questions and how to use them effectively in communication.

What is the primary purpose of using indirect questions?

• To be more polite or formal

• To confuse the listener

• To avoid using WH words

• To ask questions more quickly

Which of the following is a correct structure for a WH question?

• Subject + Verb + WH word

• WH word + Auxiliary + Subject + Verb

• Verb + WH word + Subject

• Auxiliary + Verb + Subject

In the question 'Who taught you English?', what is being asked for?

• The object

• The auxiliary

• The subject

• The verb

Which expression is used to form an indirect question?

• What time is it?

• Could you tell me

• Why are you late?

• Where is the bus stop?

What is the correct structure for the indirect question: 'Could you tell me what time it is?'

• Could you tell me it is what time?

• Could you tell me what time it is?

• Could you tell me is it what time?

• Could you tell me what time is it?

Which expression can be used to start an indirect question?

• Where are

• What is

• Do you know

• How does

In the indirect question 'Do you happen to know if the train arrives on time?', what is the main question?

• Arrives on time

• The train arrives on time

• Do you happen to know

• If the train arrives on time

Which of the following is an example of an indirect question using 'Is it possible'?

• Is it possible how are you?

• Is it possible to know what time it is?

• Is it possible where is the bus stop?

• Is it possible what time is it?

What is the function of 'I wonder if' in indirect questions?

• To make a direct statement

• To express certainty

• To introduce a polite question

• To give a command

How would you rephrase 'Are you coming over tomorrow?' to make it indirect?

• Why are you coming over tomorrow?

• You are coming over tomorrow, aren't you?

• I wonder if you are coming over tomorrow.

• When are you coming over tomorrow?