The document provides examples of direct requests and asks the reader to rewrite them indirectly. It contains 5 examples each of statements, imperatives, yes/no questions, and wh-questions - a total of 20 requests. The reader is instructed to rewrite each direct request indirectly without directly saying what is being requested.
The document provides examples of direct requests and asks the reader to rewrite them indirectly. It contains 5 examples each of statements, imperatives, yes/no questions, and wh-questions - a total of 20 requests. The reader is instructed to rewrite each direct request indirectly without directly saying what is being requested.
The document provides examples of direct requests and asks the reader to rewrite them indirectly. It contains 5 examples each of statements, imperatives, yes/no questions, and wh-questions - a total of 20 requests. The reader is instructed to rewrite each direct request indirectly without directly saying what is being requested.
The document provides examples of direct requests and asks the reader to rewrite them indirectly. It contains 5 examples each of statements, imperatives, yes/no questions, and wh-questions - a total of 20 requests. The reader is instructed to rewrite each direct request indirectly without directly saying what is being requested.
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Indirect Requests
Rewrite the requests below indirectly:
I. Statements
A. Teacher, the thesaurus is on your desk.
__________________________________________________________ B. Claire, our farewell party will be the day after tomorrow. __________________________________________________________ C. Lisa, Steve phoned you this afternoon. __________________________________________________________ D. Andy, Geena will probably be late. __________________________________________________________ E. Pete, there’s frozen pizza in the fridge. __________________________________________________________
II. Imperatives
A. Jen, don’t drop the crystal glass.
__________________________________________________________ B. Marcy, lend me your iPod. __________________________________________________________ C. Tony, don’t forget to put the cutlery away. __________________________________________________________ D. Hellen, call Lou as soon as possible. __________________________________________________________ E. Jill, don’t forget the mags outside. __________________________________________________________
III. Yes/No Questions
A. Tina, can you lend me your blender?
__________________________________________________________ B. Tom, are you busy this weekend? __________________________________________________________ C. Lucy, do you have a spare pendrive? __________________________________________________________ D. Joan, are you going to travel tonight? __________________________________________________________ E. Carrie, have you found tim’s wallet? __________________________________________________________
IV. Wh-questions
A. Charlotte, where does Mariah live?
__________________________________________________________ B. Sam, who is coming to the party? __________________________________________________________ C. Liz, what time should we meet? __________________________________________________________ D. Michael, when is your wedding anniversary? __________________________________________________________ E. Lucy, how do I get to your house? __________________________________________________________ Activity created by Débora Moura