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How To SOUND More POLITE In ENGLISH: Indirect vs Direct Questions (Grammar Lesson)


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In this episode, I talk about the difference between direct questions and indirect questions in English. Direct questions are straightforward and to the point, while indirect questions are more polite and less confrontational.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:27 Defining Direct Questions
06:16 Structure of Indirect Questions
09:25 Benefits of Using Indirect Questions
11:50 Consolidation Exercise for Indirect Questions
13:30 Conclusion
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