Are you being too direct? | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 8 Public

Think of the situation or who you are talking to. Shall you ask the question in a less direct way or is it OK in that way?

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#direct questions #indirect questions

Do we have homework for tomorrow?

Can I ask you / Can you tell me + IF + we have homework for tomorrow?

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Those jeans you are wearing fit you perfectly. Are they expensive?

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Do you know the answer for question 2?

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Are you going online today to play some games?

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Do you do deliveries?

Can I tell you / Can I ask you + IF + you do deliveries?

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Are you ready to order?

Can you tell me / Do you know + IF + you are ready to order?

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Do you have our exams checked?

Can you tell us / Can we ask + IF + you have our exams checked?

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Do you have this shirt in white?

Can I ask / Do you know + IF + you have this shirt in white?

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