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Exercises
Rephrase the questions as open indirect questions.
- ¿Cómo se llama este cuadro?
→ No sé .question word + verb + subject
question words always have an accentWhat is this paitning called?
→ I don‘t know what this painting is called.
- ¿Dónde has comprado el vestido?
→ Ya no recuerdo .question word + verb + …
the subject (yo/tú) is shown by the verb ending
question words always have an accentWhere did you buy the dress?
→ I don’t remember where I/you bought the dress any more.
- ¿Cuándo vendrá Paco a hacernos una visita?
→ Paco no ha dicho .question word + verb + …
the subject (él) is shown by the verb ending
question words always have an accentWhen is Paco coming to visit us?
→ Paco hasn’t said when he’s coming to visit us.
- ¿Por qué llora Ricardo?
→ No puedo decir .question word + verb + subject
question words always have an accentWhy is Ricardo crying?
→ I can’t say why Ricardo is crying.
- ¿Cuánto cuesta la entrada?
→ Me pregunto .question word + verb + subject
question words always have an accentHow much does the ticket cost?
→ I wonder how much the ticket costs.
Rephrase the direct questions as closed indirect questions with si.
- ¿Las tiendas están abiertas los domingos?
→ No sé .si + subject + verb + …Are the shops open on Sundays?
→ I don’t know if the shops are open on Sundays.
- ¿La familia de Marcos está de vacaciones?
→ Nos preguntamos .si + subjecto + verb + …Is Marcos’ family on holiday?
→ We’re wondering if Marcos’ family is on holiday.
- ¿Clara ha fumado hoy?
→ No te voy a contar .si + subjecto + verb + …Has Clara been smoking today?
→ I’m not going to tell you if Clara has been smoking today.
- ¿He ahorrado suficiente dinero para la moto?
→ Me pregunto .si + verb + …
the subject (yo) is shown by the verb endingHave I saved enough money for the motorbike?
→ I wonder if I’ve saved enough money for the motorbike.
- ¿Este ordenador es de segunda mano?
→ No me queda claro si + subjecto + verb + …Is this computer second hand?
→ It’s not clear to me whether this computer is second hand.
