Direct vs Indirect Questions worksheet

1. 1.
   Excuse me, where ?a) the exit isb) is the exit
2. 2.
   Do you know where ?a) the exit isb) is the exit
3. 3.
   What time ?a) does the shop closeb) the shop closes
4. 4.
   Can you tell me what time ?a) does the shop closeb) the shop closes
5. 5.
   I'd like to know there's parking.a) isb) whether

1. 1.
   Do you know where is the station?
2. 2.
   Could you tell me what does it cost?
3. 3.
   Where the station is?

Write two sentences about your own life: one with Direct question and one with Indirect question. Then explain the difference to a partner.

1. 1.b) is the exit A direct question: be before the subject.
2. 2.a) the exit is An indirect question: statement order.
3. 3.a) does the shop close A direct question: does before the subject.
4. 4.b) the shop closes An indirect question: no does.
5. 5.b) whether A yes/no indirect question takes if or whether.

1. 1.Do you know where the station is? After the opening, use statement order.
2. 2.Could you tell me what it costs? No does in an indirect question.
3. 3.Where is the station? A direct question needs question order.

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.