Basic English Grammar I

Exercise 3

Rewrite the following sentences as indirect questions or indirect commands. The first
one has been done for you.

1. “Are you feeling ill?” Mom asked.


2. “When will you finish the work?” Dad asked the plumber.


3. The teacher said, “Open your books, children.”


4. “Turn the music down, Maggie,” said Mom.


5. “Please take your shoes off at the door, Tom,” said Uncle David.


6. “Have you read the Harry Potter books?” Michael asked.


7. Jenny said, “Would you like some more orange juice, Peter?”


8. “Don’t be rude to your teacher, children,” said the principal.


9. “Write your name at the top of the page, everyone,” said Miss Lee.


10. “Does the ball belong to you boys?” the woman asked.

Mom asked if I was feeling ill.