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What is the difference between a direct question and an indirect question?

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Direct- asking the message in the exact word spoken by speaker by informal way Indirect-asking the message by formal and polite way
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A direct question is considered to be very direct and informal. They are normal questions that we can ask friends, family members, and people who we know well. An indirect question is considered to be more formal and polite. We normally ask people who we do not know or have a relationship with an indirect...
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A direct question is considered to be very direct and informal. They are normal questions that we can ask friends, family members, and people who we know well. An indirect question is considered to be more formal and polite. We normally ask people who we do not know or have a relationship with an indirect question. Example: Direct question: Does Tinku like cycling? Indirect Question: Do yo know if Tinku likes cycling? read less
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A direct question is interrogative, while indirect has a follow up statement. Direct question: Asks for information directly. Example: "Do you like ice cream?" Indirect question: Poses a question within a statement or request. Example: "Could you tell me if you like ice cream?"
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A direct question is considered to be very direct and informal. They are normal questions that we can ask friends, family members, and people who we know well. An indirect question is considered to be more formal and polite. We normally ask people who we do not know or have a relationship with an indirect...
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A direct question is considered to be very direct and informal. They are normal questions that we can ask friends, family members, and people who we know well. An indirect question is considered to be more formal and polite. We normally ask people who we do not know or have a relationship with an indirect question. Example: Direct question: Does Tinku like cycling? Indirect Question: Do yo know if Tinku likes cycling? read less
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