1. What’s his name? 4. How is this supposed to work?

→ I have no idea . → I have no idea .

2. Where did you buy this dress? 5. Whose children are they?
→ I can’t remember → How am I supposed to know
.
Make questions:
3. When will he come to see us?
→ I don’t know . 1. (I would like to know) ‘What are
4. Why is she in such a bad mood your plans?’
today?
2. (She wondered) ‘Why did you refuse
→ I cannot tell you
to sign the papers?’
.
5. Who is coming to the party?
→ It’s a surprise. I’m not telling 3. (Tell me) ‘What do you mean by
that?’
you .
4. (Can you tell me whether) ‘Is he
Construct indirect questions without dependable?’
a question word.
5. (He wants to know) ‘Why doesn’t she
1. Are the shops open on Sundays? like him?’
→ I’m not sure .
2. Have the Smiths gone on 6. (She asked) ‘What did you do then?’
holiday?
7. (He asked) ‘Why are you crying?
→ I don’t know .
3. Did he smoke?
→ I won’t tell you .
4. Are they speaking about us?
→ I don’t understand
.
5. Is that good or bad?
→ I’d prefer not to judge
.

Construct indirect questions.

1. Why does he suddenly want to

learn judo?
→ Don’t ask me .
2. Did she see us?
→ I don’t know .
3. Have they come back yet?
→ I haven’t checked
.