1. G: We are planning to paint the house tomorrow. E: Why are you planning to paint the mouse?
E: Why are you planning to paint the mouse? That’s really cruel!
G: I said…
2. G: Mother bought a funny hat.
E: Why did mother buy a funny rat?
G: I said…
3. G: My best friend is very big.
E: Why is your best friend a pig?
G: I said…
4. G: John has been late.
E: With whom has John had a date?
G: I said…
5. G: I drank coffee from a china mug.
E: Why did you drink coffee from a china jug?
G: I said…
6. G: I have given Rex a bone.
E: Why have you given Rex a stone?
G: I said…
7. G: I washed my gown.
E: How could you wash a town?
G: I said…
Объяснение: Indirect questions are used to report or relay a question someone else has asked in a more polite or indirect way. This is often done by embedding the question within a statement or as part of a longer sentence.
In the given examples, the teacher mistakenly misinterprets the original questions, leading to humorous and nonsensical responses. The correct interpretation of the questions should be clarified in order to provide appropriate responses.
Пример:
1. G: We are planning to paint the house tomorrow.
E: Why are you planning to paint the house? That’s really cruel!
G: I said «paint the house,» not «paint the mouse.» We want to give our home a fresh look.
Совет: When interpreting or relaying questions, it’s important to carefully listen and ensure understanding before providing a response. Indirect questions may require additional clarification to avoid misunderstandings.
Упражнение:
Please rewrite the following direct questions as indirect questions:
1. «Where is the library?»
2. «Can you lend me your pen?»
3. «How many siblings do you have?»
4. «Why did you choose this book?»
5. «When is your birthday?»
6. «What is your favorite subject?»
7. «Have you finished your homework?»