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    The document provides examples of direct and indirect questions. Direct questions can be answered with a simple yes or no, while indirect questions are prefaced with phrases like "I wonder" or "Do you know" to soften the question. Indirect questions avoid being too direct and allow the person being questioned to choose whether or not to answer.

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    The document provides examples of direct and indirect questions. Direct questions can be answered with a simple yes or no, while indirect questions are prefaced with phrases like "I wonder" or "Do you know" to soften the question. Indirect questions avoid being too direct and allow the person being questioned to choose whether or not to answer.

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    Indirect Questions

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    The document provides examples of direct and indirect questions. Direct questions can be answered with a simple yes or no, while indirect questions are prefaced with phrases like "I wonder" or "Do you know" to soften the question. Indirect questions avoid being too direct and allow the person being questioned to choose whether or not to answer.

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    Indirect questions Opening phrases:

    Direct question: Does she understand? Could you tell me... ?


    Indirect question: I wonder if she understands. I wonder...
    I was wondering...
    Direct question: Is this your car? Do you know… ?
    Indirect question: Do you know if this is your car? Do you mind me asking… ?
    Can I ask…?
    Direct question: Did you go to the party?
    Indirect question: I wonder if you went to the party.

    Direct question: Are you playing tonight?


    Indirect question: Do you know if you are playing tonight?
    Opening phrases:
    Indirect questions Could you tell me... ?
    Where, when, what, why, which, whose, who, how… I wonder...
    Direct question: Why are you here? I was wondering...
    Indirect question: I wonder why you are here. Do you know… ?
    Do you mind me asking… ?
    Can I ask…?
    Direct question: What were you eating yesterday?
    Indirect question: I was wondering what you were eating yesterday.

    Direct question: Why did you like the lobster?


    Indirect question: Do you mind me asking why you liked the lobster?

    Direct question: What movie did you watch yesterday?


    Indirect question: Can I ask what movie you watched yesterday?

    Direct question: Which color have you chosen?


    Indirect question: Do you mind me asking which color you have chosen?

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