Indirect Questions

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Indirect Question: a polite or formal way to ask for information

Introductory Phrases: 

  • Could you tell me.....?
  • Can you tell me...?
  • Do you know....?
  • Have you any idea...?
  • I was wondering.....?
  • I"d like to know.....?
  • Etc.

The second part: Rule 1

The verb to be comes after the subject.

Example 1:
  • Direct question: Where is Thiago?
  • Indirect Question: could you tell me where Thiago is?

The second part: Rule 2

Change the direct question in affirmative form.

Example 2:
  • Direct question: Where do you play basketball?
  • Indirect Question: I'd like to know where you play basketball?
  • Important: You eliminate the auxiliary it depends of the question.

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