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Grammar focus - Indirect requests

Statements

Jeff, Tony is having a party.

Indirect requests introduced by that

Could you tell Jeff Tony is having a party?

Could you tell Jeff (that) Tony is having a party?

Imperatives

Jeff, don’t be late.

Indirect requests using infinitives

Can you tell Jeff not to be late?

Yes/No questions

Sofia, are you free on Friday? Sofia, do you have my number?

Indirect requests introduced by if or whether

Can you ask Sophia if she’s free on Friday? Could you ask her whether or not she has my number?

Wh-questions

Jeff, when does the party start? Sofia, what time should I pick you up?

Indirect requests introduced by a question word

Can you ask Jeff when the party starts? Could you ask Sofia what time I should pick her up?