Direct and indirect questions

Exercise 3A Grammar – direct and indirect questions
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use between three and five words, including the word in brackets.

NOTE: SENTENCES IN CAPS ARE MY ANSWERS.


1 Could you introduce us to the director? (wonder)
I AM WONDER TO INTRODUCE us to the director. I wonder if you would introduce us to the director.

2 How much did your camera cost? (camera)
Do you mind me TELLING ME HOW MUCH YOUR CAMERA cost?

3 What do you do exactly? (telling)
Would you mind TELLING ME WHAT you do exactly?

4 Is it really worth upgrading to the new smartphone? (whether)
I'd like to know WHETHER worth upgrading to the new smartphone. I'd like to know whether or not it is worth upgrading...

5 Which platform does the Eurostar train leave from? (train)
Can you tell me which platform THE EUROSTAR TRAIN LEAVEs from?

6 In your opinion, what will he do when he discovers the mistake? (do)
What do you think he will DO when he discovers the mistake?

Direct and indirect questions

Exercise 3A Grammar – direct and indirect questions
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use between three and five words, including the word in brackets.

NOTE: SENTENCES IN CAPS ARE MY ANSWERS.


1 Could you introduce us to the director? (wonder)
I AM WONDERing TO INTRODUCE us to if the director can be introduced to us by you.

2 How much did your camera cost? (camera)
Do you mind me TELLING ME HOW MUCH YOUR CAMERA cost?

3 What do you do exactly? (telling)
Would you mind TELLING ME WHAT you do exactly?

4 Is it really worth upgrading to the new smartphone? (whether)
I'd like to know WHETHER if it is worth upgrading to the new smartphone? 

5 Which platform does the Eurostar train leave from? (train)
Can you tell me which platform THE EUROSTAR TRAIN will be LEAVing from?

6 In your opinion, what will he do when he discovers the mistake? (do)
What do you DO when he discovers the mistake?