Question

Say whether these sentences are direct or indirect.

1.I asked her whether she wanted to come. ( )
2.I asked, “Do you want to come.” ( )
3.The passenger enquired whether there was a later train.
4.What’s the matter with you.
5.I asked him what the matter was. (______________)
6.How late do the trains run. (______________)

Answer 1

1 indirect
2.direct
3.indirect
4.direct
5.indirect

Answer 2

1. it is indirect

2. direct

3. indirect

4. direct

5. indirect

6. direct