Indirect Questions
Read and listen to four conversations using the grammar.
Conversation 1
Man: Do you know where Kate is?
Woman: She said she had an appointment. She left about an hour ago.
Man: Oh, I see. I need the keys to the safe. Do you know when she'll be back?
Woman: Yes, she said she’ll be back after lunch.
Man: Oh! I can't wait that long. Do you know where she keeps the keys?
Woman: In her desk, but it's locked. However, I think Bob has a set of keys.
Man: OK, great. I'll go ask him.
Conversation 2
Woman: Excuse me, do you know where the library is?
Man: Yes, it's on the other side of campus. It's about a ten-minute walk from here.
Woman: Do you know when it closes?
Man: I think it's open 24 hours, but you'd better check.
Woman: Do you know if there’s a bus that goes there?
Man: Yes, you can catch the campus shuttle by the cafe. It goes straight to the library.
Woman: Do you know how often it comes?
Man: I'm not sure, but I think it comes fairly often.
Woman: Great. Thanks for your help.
Man: No problem at all.
Conversation 3
Man: Do you know when the meeting is?
Woman: It's at 3:30.
Man: Do you know what it's about?
Woman: I'm not sure.The memo didn’t say much. Just that it’s urgent.
Man: Where is it? I can’t remember.
Woman: It's in Meeting Room 10.
Man: Do you know how long it will take?
Woman: The memo said an hour.
Man: An hour? Do you really think it will take that long?
Woman: I doubt it, but you never know.
Conversation 4
Man: Susan, do you know what this machine is?
Woman: Yes, it’s a laminator.
Man: Do you know what it does?
Woman: Yes, it laminates paper. "Laminate" means to cover with plastic.
Man: I see. Do you know how to use it?
Woman: Not really, I’ve never used it.
Man: Do you know who might?
Woman: I think Jill does. I’ve seen her use it before.
Man: Cool. I’ll ask her if I ever want to use it.
Indirect Questions
- Can you tell me where the office is?
- Where is the office?
- Can you tell me how to get there?
- How do I get there?
- Do you know who sits at this desk?
- Who sits at this desk?
- Do you know what the meeting is about?
- What is the meeting about?
- I wonder what the meeting is about.
- What is the meeting about?
- Where is the bus station?
- Can you tell me where the bus station is?
- When does the movie start?
- Can you tell me when the movie starts?
- Where did Bob go?
- Can you tell me where Bob went?
- What is she doing?
- Do you know what she is doing?
- Where does he work?
- Do you know where he works?
- What did he say at the meeting?
- Do you know what he said at the meeting?
- Who do I need to send this to?
- Can you tell me who I need to send this to?
- Why does she get so upset so easily?
- I wonder why she gets so upset so easily.
- Can I come to the party?
- Do you know if I can come to the party?
- Did she book the hotel?
- Do you know if she booked the hotel?
- Is he alright with the decision?
- Do you know if he is alright with the decision?
- Has he ever worked on a project like this one?
- Do you know if he has ever worked on a project like this one?