16 Domande indirette (70)

16 Domande indirette (70)
Uso
Si usano le domande indirette se si vuole essere più cauti o più formali ed educati.
Domanda diretta
Domanda indiretta
Where is the nearest bank?
Could you tell me where the nearest bank is?
Forma
Espressione
interrogativa
Locuzione
interrogativa
Soggetto + verbo
if
Locuzione interrogativa
Espressione interrogativa
Soggetto + verbo
Could you tell me
where
the library is?
Locuzione interrogativa
if
Soggetto + verbo
Do you happen to know if
there’s a bank?
Locuzione
interrogativa
Espressione interrogativa
+ infinito
Nome
Locuzione interrogativa
Espressione interrogativa
+ infinito
Do you know how to use Locuzione interrogativa
Nome
Do you know her name?
the dishwasher?
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Locuzioni interrogative
Espressioni interrogative
Do you know
where
Do you happen to know
what
Could you tell me
how
Have you any idea
when
who
whose
Esercizi
1Riordina le parole date per formare le locuzioni interrogative.
Fai riferimento allo schema qui sopra.
Do you know where my coat is?
you / do / know
1
could / me / tell / you
where the bus stop is?
2
you / know / do
what time it is?
3
where my mobile is?
idea / any / you / have
4
do / know / you
how old she is?
5
where Tom’s car is?
any / have / idea / you
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2Riordina le parole in modo da formare delle domande indirette.
where / Samantha is / do you know
Do you know where Samantha is?
1 it is / have you any idea / what time
2 what time / do you know / the bank closes
3 Paolo lives / where / do you know
4 how old / you are / could you tell me
3Trasforma le domande dirette in domande indirette aiutandoti con le
parole nel riquadro.
what
when
if
what
if
if
What’s your email address?
Could you tell me what your email address is?
Has Sam got the tickets?
Do you know if Sam has got the tickets? 1 When does the film start?
Do you know
?
2 Is this seat free?
Do you know
?
3 What time does the bar close?
Have you any idea
4 Does Erica speak English?
Do you happen to know
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?
?
4Ti capita di vedere questi avvisi in un ufficio informazioni turistiche e ne
vuoi sapere di più. Trasforma le domande dirette in domande indirette.
Concert tonight
How much are the tickets?
Do you know how much the tickets are?
1
Free walking tour.
Phone for information.
What is the phone number?
Could you tell me
?
2
Two great cinemas to visit!
Which is the best cinema?
Do you happen to know
?
3
At the theatre tonight –
the funniest comedy show ever.
Where is the theatre?
Could you tell me
?
4
Talk to Anna to find out the latest information.
Who is Anna?
Have you any idea
?
5
For the best views of the city,
go to the bridge.
How far is it to the bridge?
Do you know
?
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