Report a Question Accurately

Teaching sequence

1. Identify the original question word order and tense.
2. Choose a reporting verb that fits the purpose.
3. Rebuild the clause in reported form.
4. Check pronouns, time reference and whether the question mark is needed.

Materials and purpose

an interview question and a report context

Use a precise language move to make subject understanding visible, then check it on fresh content.

Across subjects

Worked example

Direct: “Where does the river begin?” Report: “The class asked where the river begins.” The reported clause uses statement order.