Reporting questions

Worksheet by Franziska Löwe
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Subjects
English
Grades
8
Language
ENG
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1 a) Find these sentences in the second half of 1 (p. 82) and complete them. (1) I asked him whether I would make the team.(2) He asked why mom and I lived in Mobridge.(3) He asked me what I was doing on the weekend.(4) He asked if I could go to Mount Rushmore with him. b) What did they say in direct speech? (Look at the first half of p. 82 if you need help.) (1) Kaya:“ Will I make the team?”(2) Cody:“Why are you and your mom living in Mobridge?”(3) Drew:“What are you doing on the weekend?”(4) Drew:“Can you come with us?” 2. Rules: Complete the following four examples. Then complete the rules below. wh-questions: “Where’s Kaya?” ► He asked where Kaya was. “When do you usually have dinner?” ► She asked when we usually had dinner.Yes questions: “Are you OK?” ► She wanted to know if (or: whether) I was OK. “Do you like cats?” ► He wanted to know if (or: whether) I liked cats.– When you report wh-questions, you use the question word from the direct question.– When you report yes questions, you need if or whether. 3. Report what Jodi wanted to know. Jodi: “How long have you known him, Kaya?”Jodi wanted to know how long Kaya had known Drew." 4. He asked if I knew where Kaya lived... Write sentences to report these questions. Remember to change both verbs. Click on one of the thumbs to show me how you assess your knowledge of indirect question formation. What would you like me to review in class?

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