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Indirect requests are statements or questions that imply a desire or need for something with out explicitly stating it.

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"This assignment is so overwhelming."

Can you help me with my assignment?

I need to go to sleep.

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"I wonder what time the meeting is?"

What time is the meeting?

I need to leave.

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"I forgot my pen"

Can I borrow your pen?

I can't do this.

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"Pizza sounds good tonight."

Let's get pizza for dinner.

I want a hamburger.

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"It's getting cold in here."

Please close the window.

Is it snowing?

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"I've always wanted to play that game."

Can I play?

I don't like that game.

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"This place is so messy."

Dump it on the floor.

Please clean up this mess.

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"I could really use some coffee right now."

I want some water.

I want some coffee.

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"I'm not sure I'm doing this right."

I don't need help.

Could you explain this to me?

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"Can you lend me some money."

I have $100.

I left my wallet at home.

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"I think it's getting late."

I hope you stay for a long time.

Please leave.

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"It's hard to concentrate with so much noise."

Turn the music up.

Be quiet.

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"I'm fine with whatever you choose."

That is the wrong choice.

Decide what you want to do.

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"We've been working for hours."

I like to work for a long time.

Let's take a break.

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"We don't want to be late, do we?"

Go slower.

Hurry up.

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"I don't think that is a good idea."

That looks fun.

Don't do that.

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