5. Advanced • Level 2
52. Indirect Questions
Quick Lesson
1Definition
Indirect questions are more polite.
- Direct: "Where is the bank?"
- Indirect: "Could you tell me where the bank is?"
2Word Order Rule (Crucial)
In indirect questions, the word order changes back to
3Statement Order
(Subject + Verb).
- Wrong: "Do you know where is he?"
- Correct: "Do you know where
4he is
?"
5Wh- vs Yes/No
- Wh- questions: Keep the question word. "Do you know when..."
- Yes/No questions: Use "If" or "Whether". "Do you know if he is coming?"
10 Questions • 3 Minutes