1. When we ask a question, we normally put a verb or an
auxiliary before the subject.
Where do you live? Where have you lived?
What is your name? Are you happy?
Is it raining? What have you done?
But, when we ask an indirect question, we put the verb
after the subject, as in a normal statement.
I would like to know where you live.
Can you tell me what your name is?
Please, tell me if you are happy.
Do you know if it is raining?

2. We often use Indirect Questions to be more polite.
Here there are some opening phrases for indirect questions.
Can you tell me…..
Do you know…..
I would like to know…..
Could you tell me…..
Do you know…..
Please could you tell me…..
Would you say (that)…..
Do you mind telling me…..
Would you mind showing me….
Do you have any idea…..
I was wondering…..
What time do you suppose….
What does he think….

3.  Give an Indirect Question for each question.
1. What time is it?
2. Where is the nearest post office?
3. Are the clubs open?
4. Is there a toilet near here?
5. How far is it to the station?
6. When does the bank open?
7. Can I cross the road here?
8. When do the shops close?
9. Is this Oxford Street?
10. Where can I buy some stamps?
11. Where has Tomas gone?
12. What does this word mean?
13. What time did they leave?
14. Is Sue going out tonight?
15. Where does Carol live?
16. What do you want?
17. Who’s that woman?
18. How far is it to the airport?
19. Where have you been?
20. Do you have any plans to go away again?
21. How long have you been back?
22. Where can I contact you?
23. What were you doing yesterday at 7:00 p.m.?