DIRECT INDIRECT QUESTIONS

DIRECT INDIRECT SPEECH QUESTIONS

Rumus Indirect Question

Yes-No Question : Introductory Clause + if / whether + Subject + Verb

WH Question : Introductory Clause + WH word + Subject + Verb

Penjelasan:

Introductory clause – pernyataan pembuka yang bertujuan untuk memberitahukan bahwa kalimat ini sebenarnya merupakan sebuah pertanyaan, atau bisa juga dengan tujuan agar memperjelas siapa yang bertanya kepada siapa.

WH word – terdiri dari: what, who, where, why, when, which, how.

Yes/No Direct and Indirect Questions

1. Direct: Does John like football?

2. Indirect: Do you know if John likes football?
3. Direct: Are you joining us for party?
4. Indirect: Could you tell me if you are joining us for party?
5. Direct: Do they speak English fluently?
6. Indirect: I was wondering if they speak English fluently.
7. Direct: Has Dessy ever gone to Bali?
8. Indirect: Do you have any idea if Dessy ever gone to Bali?
9. Direct: Do you plan on traveling this weekend?
10. Indirect: I’d like to know if you plan on traveling this weekend