Indirect questions
Is that a good idea?
Do you think ___________________________________________?
that’s a good idea
I love living here.
__________ I. It’s such a lively city.
So do
When I was a child, I used to play / had been playing for hours in the stream.
used to play
__________ handshake
firm
Bob can’t make it this morning. I’m going to change the time of the meeting for tomorrow. __________
reschedule
Where did you get your lovely coat?
Could you tell me ___________________________________________?
where you got your lovely coat
I can’t stand Michael.
__________ we. He’s so annoying.
Neither / nor can
I’ve seen / saw this film last week.
saw
__________ smile
forced
The company is moving to Leeds next year. __________
relocating
What time is it?
Do you know ___________________________________________?
what time it is
Paula hasn’t brought her tennis racket.
__________ Kerry. We’ll ask if they can borrow some.
Neither / nor has
How long had you been working / have you been working for Mr Potter when you noticed the money was missing?
had you been working
__________ manner
mild
After the building collapsed, it was built again. __________
reconstructed
Have you known Gary for long?
Would you say ___________________________________________?
you’ve known Gary for long
We went to the theatre last night.
__________ we! What did you see?
So did
While I had been waiting / was waiting for Ben, I saw James outside the cinema.
was waiting
__________ voice
shrill
This story is good, but the ending is weak. Could you change it to make it better? __________
rewrite
Who is the best person to ask about cars?
Who do you think ___________________________________________?
is the best person to ask about cars
They’re very interested in travelling up to Scotland this summer.
__________ I! Shall we go together?
So am
I’ve learnt / been learning the piano for two years, but I don’t seem to be improving.
been learning
__________ eyes
close-set
Joan thought again about Paul’s offer. Did she really want to marry him? __________
reconsidered