In Grammar 10-2, you reviewed how to use reported speech to report statements. This lesson will focus on using different reporting verbs and structures to report questions, functions, and other ideas.
Reporting questions— ask, want to know
You can report questions using the reporting verbs ask and want to know followed by if-/whether- noun clauses for yes/no questions, and wh- noun clauses for information questions.
- She wanted to know if the leadership course was useful for you.
- Orlando asked where I got the recipe for the spinach dip.
Reporting advice and suggestions— advise, warn, recommend, suggest
You can report advice using the verbs advise and warn followed by object + infinitive clause.
- “You should book your flight one week later.”
- The airline advised me to book my flight for one week later than I had originally planned.
- “You need to be careful when handling the chemicals”
- The instructor warned the students to be careful when handling the chemicals.
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