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indirect speech: more practice

Q I n d i r e c t q u e s t i o n s . Y e s t e r d a y m o r n i n g P e t e r a s k e d h i s m o t h e r h u n d r e d s o f q u e s t i o n s .
He r e a r e s o m e o f t h e m . R e p o r t t h e m u s i n g i n d i r e c t s p e e c h .

► 'Why do cats have tails?' . . ......................................................
► 'Will I get all your money when you die?' .. h kf.h ?.YfP.^!r?!.2 P.kk^ 9YPPi j .Y'i'?

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1 'Can I have ice cream for breakfast?' ...................................................................................................

2 'Why do the stars only come out at night?' ........................................................................................

3 'Why does Daddy have to work?' ...
4 'Where is God?' ..............................
5 'Will I be taller than you one day?' ..
6 'Do you believe in Father Christmas?'

7 'Is Scotland in London?' .........................
8 'When will I be rich?' .............................
9 'Why don't French people speak English?'

10 'Flow big is the universe?' ...............................................................................................

0 I n f i n i t i v e s . Y e s t e r d a y m o r n i n g P e t e r ' s m o t h e r t o l d h i m t o d o h u n d r e d s o f t h i n g s .
He r e a r e s o m e o f t h e m . R e p o r t t h e m u s i n g " S h e t o l d h im " .

► Say'Please'. .She told, hmc to ss u).'Please'.

► Don't ask so many questions.

1 Wash your hands before breakfast....................................................................................

2 Don't eat with your mouth open.

3 Eat everything on your plate. .
4 Don't talk with your mouth full.

5 Make your bed......................................................................................
6 Clean your room...................................................................................
7 Polish your shoes..................................................................................

8 Put on a clean shirt...............................................................................
9 Don't shout at your sister. ..................................................................
10 Don't be late for school.........................................................................

Q What to... etc. Write sentences beginning John doesn't know.
► 'What should I tell Ann?' J.?kyp.

1 'Flow do I phone New York?' ..............................................................

2 'Where do I pay?' ...............................................................................
3 'When do I start work?' ......................................................................
4 'How do I switch the computer on?' ...................................................

5 'Where shall I put my coat?' ...............................................................
6 'How much must I pay?' ....................................................................
7 'What should I study?' ........................................................................

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