Read the Learn this! box. Why does the student choose to use indirect questions in exercise 4?
LEARN THIS! Indirect questions a We often use indirect questions to sound more polite in formal situations. They begin with phrases like the ones in exercise 4. Could you tell me what the time is? b We use if or whether to turn a yes/no question into an indirect question. Is accommodation included? I'd like to know if accommodation is included. c In an indirect question, the word order and verb form are the same as in a direct statement. Is the job well paid?→ Could you tell me if the job is well paid? |
The student chooses to use indirect questions in exercise 4 because they sound more polite in formal situations
