Reported Speech Question Guide

Reported Speech Question

This resource provides simplified explanations and practical exercises about reporting questions in English, focusing on the reported speech structure.

Key Points

Reported speech is used to relay what someone else said without quoting them directly.
When reporting questions, the sentence structure changes based on the type of question (yes/no or wh-questions).
The reporting verb often shifts to a past tense form like "asked" or "inquired."
Yes/no questions are reported using "if" or "whether."
Wh-questions retain the question word (who, what, where, etc.) but change the sentence to a statement format.

Examples of Reported Questions

Direct: "Are you coming?"
Reported: He asked if I was coming.
Direct: "Where do you live?"
Reported: She asked where I lived.

Practice and Exams

The resource includes visual aids and exercises designed to help learners master the formation of reported questions. These practice tools cover both yes/no and wh-questions, integrating common reporting verbs and proper punctuation.

"Reporting-Functions-one-page" and related graphics simplify the learning process, making it accessible for all levels.

This guide offers clear explanations and practice opportunities to help learners confidently use reported questions in English conversation and writing.

MoroccoEnglish — 2025-12-07