Could you tell me...?
Do you know...?
I was wondering...
Do you have any idea...?
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100

What time is it?

Could you tell me what time it is?

100

Where is the bank?

Do you know where the bank is?

100

Does David live in London?

I was wondering if David lives in London.

100

Where is Pub Street?

Do you have any idea where Pub Street is?

100

I was wondering whether you could help me.

Could you help me?

200

When does the store close?

Could you tell me when the store closes?

200

Is this the right place?

Do you know if this is the right place?

200

Did Sokvan call his girlfriend yesterday?

I was wondering if Sokvan called his girlfriend yesterday.

200

What is the girl's name?

Do you have any idea what the girl's name is?
200

Do you know if Sherlock ever lived in this house. 

Did Sherlock ever live in this house?

300

How old are you?

Could you tell me how old you are?

300

Are you going to the party?

Do you know if you are going to the party?

300

Why was she crying?

I was wondering why she was crying.

300

Has mom left yet?

Do you have any idea if mom has left yet?

300

I'd like to know whether you had been to New York before 9/11.

Had you been to New York before 9/11?

400

Where is she?

Could you tell me where she is?

400

How much further do we have to drive?

Do you know how much further we have to drive?

400

Did her dog die?

I was wondering if her dog died.

400

Are you going to the party?

Do you have any idea if you are going to the party?

400

I wonder how much money uncle Bill gave you for your birthday. 

How much money did uncle Bill give you for your birthday?

500

Does your mother like it?

Could you tell me if your mother likes it?

500

Did your father bring his camera?

Do you know if your father brought his camera?

500

Where is your school?

I was wondering where your school is. 

500

Who is the best English teacher?

Do you have any idea who the best English teacher is?

500

I wonder if your brother owns the car which is blocking my garage exit.

Does your brother own the car which is blocking my garage exit?

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