Reported Yes/No Questions: Present Simple
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Which of the following options correctly converts the direct question "Does Julie drink tea?" into a reported question?

  • She asked me if Julie drinks tea. (correct)
  • She asked me if Julie drink tea.
  • She asked me if Julie did drink tea.
  • She asked me if Julie will drink tea.

    • What is the correct reported question for the direct question "Do the children study Chinese?"

  • She asked me if the children studied Chinese.
  • She asked me if the children are studying Chinese.
  • She asked me if the children study Chinese. (correct)
  • She asked me if the children will be studying Chinese.

    • Which reported question correctly reflects the direct question "Are you a doctor?"

  • She asked me if I was a doctor.
  • She asked me if I am a doctor. (correct)
  • She asked me if I were a doctor.
  • She asked me if I am being a doctor.

    • Which response correctly converts the direct question "Is the milk fresh?" into a reported question?

    <p>She asked me if the milk is fresh. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you correctly report the direct question "Do they go on holiday every summer?"

    <p>She asked me if they go on holiday every summer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct reported question for "Does Jennifer want a new job?"

    <p>She asked me if Jennifer wants a new job. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the correct reported question for "Does David go to the cinema often?"

    <p>She asked me if David goes to the cinema often. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reported question accurately reflects the direct question "Is my brother in the garden?"

    <p>She asked me if my brother is in the garden. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence provided, what is the correct way to complete the blank?

    <p>it rains a lot in London (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What grammatical structure is being used in the sentence 'She asked me if it rained a lot in London?'

    <p>Reported Speech (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the pronoun 'it' in the sentence provided?

    <p>Subject of the verb 'rained' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between "Does it rain a lot in London?" and "She asked me if it rained a lot in London?"

    <p>The first is asking a question and the second is reporting someone asking a question (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of question is 'Does it rain a lot in London?,'?

    <p>Yes/No question (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Reported Question

    A question that has been rephrased from direct speech into an indirect form.

    Direct Question Example

    A straightforward inquiry requiring a yes or no answer, e.g., 'Is John at home?'

    Convert to Reported Speech

    Change a direct question into a reported question by using 'she asked me if'.

    Question Words

    Words like who, what, where, which, and why used in direct questions.

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    'Is' and 'Are' in Reported Questions

    These verbs change to 'if' in reported questions, indicating yes/no format.

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    Yes/No Questions

    Questions that expect a yes or no response, often starting with 'Is', 'Are', 'Do', etc.

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    'Does' in Reported Questions

    Changes to 'if' in reported questions, following the same structure as others.

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    Tense in Reported Speech

    Direct questions maintain present simple in reported form, but structure changes.

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    Reported Speech

    Transforming direct speech into indirect speech format.

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    Indirect Question Structure

    Starts with phrases like 'she asked me if' before the question.

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    Transforming 'Does' in Questions

    In reported speech, 'does' changes to 'if'.

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    Weather Inquiry Example

    Example of reported question: 'She asked me if it rained a lot in London.'

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    Pragmatic Reporting

    Reporting information requires specific structures depending on the original question.

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    Study Notes

    Reported Yes/No Questions: Present Simple

    • Change direct questions into reported questions.
    • Use "if" or "whether" to introduce the reported question.
    • Example: Direct question: "Is John at home?" Reported question: She asked me if John was at home.
    • Example: Direct question: "Am I late?" Reported question: She asked me if I was late.
    • Example: Direct question: "Is it cold outside?" Reported question: She asked me if it was cold outside.
    • Example: Direct question: "Are they in Paris?" Reported question: She asked me if they were in Paris.
    • Additional examples of reported questions follow the same pattern, changing the direct questions provided.
    • Note that the tense of the verb changes (e.g., "is" becomes "was").
    • The pronoun(s) is/are maintained but the tense of the verb changes.

    Reported Questions - Additional Examples

    • Example: "Does Julie drink tea?" Reported question: She asked me if Julie drank tea.
    • Example: "Do you like chocolate?" Reported question: She asked me if you liked chocolate.
    • Example: "Do they own a flat?" Reported question: She asked me if they owned a flat.
    • Example: "Does David go to the cinema often?" Reported question: She asked me if David went to the cinema often.
    • Example: "Do the children study Chinese?" Reported question: She asked me if the children studied Chinese.
    • Example: "Do they go on holiday every summer?" Reported question: She asked me if they went on holiday every summer.
    • Example: "Does your sister live in Stockholm?" Reported question: She asked me if your sister lived in Stockholm.
    • Example: "Do I talk too much?" Reported question: She asked me if I talked too much.
    • Example: "Does Jennifer want a new job?" Reported question: She asked me if Jennifer wanted a new job.
    • Example: "Does it rain a lot in London?" Reported question: She asked me if it rained a lot in London.

    Answers (from the answer key)

    • The answers provide the complete reported questions, including the correct tense change.
    • This section clarifies the reported questions that should be used.

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    Test your understanding of transforming direct yes/no questions into reported questions using the present simple tense. This quiz includes examples and guides you through changing the verb tense and introducing the reported question correctly. Perfect for grammar practice and enhancing your English language skills.

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