GRAMMAR FOCUS
INDIRECT REQUESTS
Statement indirect request (that)
Jeff, Tony is having a party. Could you tell Jeff (that) Tony is having a party?
Imperative
Jef, don't be late.
Indirect request with infinitives
Can you tell Jeff not to be late?
Yes/No questions
Sofia, are you free on Friday? Sofia, do you have my number?
Indirect request (if/whether)
Can you ask Sofia if she is free on Friday? Can you ask her wether or not she has my number?
Wh-questions
Jeff, when does the party start? Sofia, what time should I pick you up?
Indirect request with a question word
Can you ask Jeff when the party starts? Could you ask Sofia what time should I pick her up?
Indirect Requests
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GRAMMAR FOCUS
INDIRECT REQUESTS
Statement indirect request (that)
Jeff, Tony is having a party. Could you tell Jeff (that) Tony is having a party?
Imperative
Jef, don't be late.
Indirect request with infinitives
Can you tell Jeff not to be late?
Yes/No questions
Sofia, are you free on Friday? Sofia, do you have my number?
Indirect request (if/whether)
Can you ask Sofia if she is free on Friday? Can you ask her wether or not she has my number?
Wh-questions
Jeff, when does the party start? Sofia, what time should I pick you up?
Indirect request with a question word
Can you ask Jeff when the party starts? Could you ask Sofia what time should I pick her up?