EnglishQuick quiz: report the question
Rule strip
- Yes/no question → asked if/whether + subject + verb
- Wh-question → asked what/where/when + subject + verb
- The reported clause does not use question word order.
“Where is the lab?” → She asked where the lab was.
Say each sentence as reported speech.
- “What subjects are you taking?”
- “Do you study in the library?”
- “When does the semester start?”
- “Have you finished your essay?”
- “Where did you find the timetable?”
- “Will you join the study group?”
Report questions accurately
Direct question | Reported pattern |
|---|---|
“Do you have an assignment?” | asked if/whether + subject + verb |
“Where is the library?” | asked where + subject + verb |
“When does the semester end?” | asked when + subject + verb |
Connect each question with its report
Match the direct questions to the correct reported versions.
Connect each direct question with its reported version.
- The lecturer asked, “Where is the library?”
- The lecturer asked where the library was.
- My tutor asked, “Do you have an assignment?”
- My tutor asked if I had an assignment.
- My friend asked, “When does the semester end?”
- My friend asked when the semester ended.
- A new student asked, “Where is the campus café?”
- A new student asked where the campus café was.
Notice the reporting connector
Choose the reported sentence that keeps the correct connector and word order.
Connect each direct question with its reported version.
- The librarian asked, “Have you returned the book?”
- The librarian asked whether I had returned the book.
- My classmate asked, “Will you join our study group?”
- My classmate asked if I would join their study group.
- The tutor asked, “What time does the seminar begin?”
- The tutor asked what time the seminar began.
- The lecturer asked, “Where did you study last year?”
- The lecturer asked where I had studied the previous year.
Focus on academic-life questions
Read the question, then find its accurate report.
Connect each direct question with its reported version.
- The adviser asked, “Will you apply for a scholarship?”
- The adviser asked whether I would apply for a scholarship.
- The lecturer asked, “Do you know the deadline?”
- The lecturer asked if I knew the deadline.
- My tutor asked, “When can you meet?”
- My tutor asked when I could meet.
- A student asked, “What is on the timetable?”
- A student asked what was on the timetable.
Complete the reported clauses
Use the direct question and the reporting phrase.
- The teacher asked me, “Do you understand the instructions?”
The teacher asked me [___] .
- Sara asked me, “Where did you study last year?”
Sara asked me [___] .
- The tutor asked me, “Have you submitted your assignment?”
The tutor asked me [___] .
- My classmate asked me, “What time does the seminar begin?”
My classmate asked me [___] .
- The admissions officer asked me, “Will you apply for a scholarship?”
The admissions officer asked me [___] .
Check the form and choose carefully
Commands and requests
Direct speech | Reported speech |
|---|---|
“Submit the assignment.” | told me to submit the assignment |
“Please join the study group.” | asked me to join the study group |
“Don’t miss the deadline.” | advised me not to miss the deadline |
Decide if each sentence is correct
Check questions about study life
Check requests and advice
Select the accurate report
- The lecturer said, “Please email me your assignment.”
The lecturer [___] .
- The tutor said, “Don’t leave your essay until the last day.”
The tutor [___] .
- The student asked me, “Do you use the campus library?”
The student [___] .
- The new tutor asked, “Where can I find the timetable?”
The new tutor [___] .
Exit mini-quiz
Say or write one reported sentence for each prompt.
- “When is your next exam?” — the tutor
- “Do you revise every day?” — my friend
- “Please join the study group.” — the lecturer
- “Don’t miss the deadline.” — my adviser
- “Where can I find the timetable?” — a new student
Self-check
- □ if/whether for yes/no questions
- □ wh-word for information questions
- □ subject before verb in a reported question
- □ object + to for commands and requests
- □ not to for negative advice
