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Unit 5.5 – Indirect Questions Exercises

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice – Transform Direct Questions into Indirect Questions

Choose the correct indirect form of each direct question:

1. Direct: “Where is the nearest hospital?”
Indirect: Could you tell me _______?

2. Direct: “What time does the train leave?”
Indirect: Do you know _______?

3. Direct: “Can I use my credit card here?”
Indirect: I’d like to know _______.

4. Direct: “How much does this cost?”
Indirect: Could you tell me _______?

5. Direct: “Why are they closing the store?”
Indirect: Do you know _______?

6. Direct: “Is the post office open on Sundays?”
Indirect: I wonder _______.

7. Direct: “When will the movie start?”
Indirect: Would you mind telling me _______?

8. Direct: “Do they deliver to this address?”
Indirect: I’d like to know _______.

9. Direct: “Who won the competition?”
Indirect: Could you tell me _______?

10. Direct: “How does this machine work?”
Indirect: Do you know _______?

Complete each indirect question with the correct word(s):

1. “Where is the train station?” → Could you tell me where the train station ________?

2. “What time does the movie start?” → Do you know what time the movie ________?

3. “Are they open on Sundays?” → I wonder ________ they are open on Sundays.

4. “How much is the ticket?” → Could you tell me how much the ticket ________?

5. “Why did she leave early?” → I’d like to know why she ________ early.

6. “Can I park here?” → Do you know ________ I can park here?

7. “When does the store close?” → Would you mind telling me when the store ________?

8. “Do they accept credit cards?” → I wonder ________ they accept credit cards.

9. “Who is the manager?” → Could you tell me who the manager ________?

10. “How long does the trip take?” → Do you know how long the trip ________?

Select the correctly formed indirect question for each situation:

1. You want to ask a stranger about the location of a restaurant.

2. You need to know if a store is open late.

3. You want to ask your teacher about homework due dates.

4. You need directions to the nearest bus stop.

5. You want to ask about the price of a ticket.

6. You need to ask if breakfast is included in the hotel price.

7. You want to know why a flight has been delayed.

8. You want to ask a coworker about meeting time.

9. You want to know if you can take photos in a museum.

10. You need to ask where to find a good restaurant.

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