Reported Questions - Grammar Question Writing
Practise reported questions at B1 level by completing questions, writing personal answers and putting words in order. Includes a model, partner practice and a separate key with sample answers and guidance on alternatives.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Model and grammar reminder
- Question completion and personal answers
- Word-order practice
- Answer key with sample responses and teacher guidance
Write questions containing reported questions with statement word order.
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Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1 and retain the page 2 key for checking. The personal responses are examples, not answers learners must copy.
- Separate the direct station enquiry in the example from someone asked me if I knew the way.
- Complete A's residence, weekend availability, current activity and help questions, following the backshift cues where specified.
- Reorder B's questions about who asked, readiness and a trip, then ask a partner to report the original enquiry.
Support and extension
Part A, question 1 allows live or lived according to context. Do not invert subject and verb inside the reported clause; use if/whether for reported yes/no questions.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
