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Interactive Grammar: Reporting Requests quiz

Report polite requests using ask/request + object + to-infinitive and recognise the difference from commands.

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Duration
~30 min
Questions
20
Level
Intermediate

Overview

Requests in reported speech use ask/request/beg + object + to-infinitive. Example: 'Could you help me?' → She asked me to help her. They differ from commands in politeness — 'ask' is used rather than 'tell' or 'order'. Negative requests use 'not to + infinitive'.

Requests → Reported

  • Use ask + object + to-infinitive for polite requests.
  • Direct'Could you help me?' she said.
  • ReportedShe asked me to help her.
  • Direct'Please close the door,' he said.
  • ReportedHe asked me to close the door.

Requests vs Commands

  • Requestask + to-infinitive (polite)
  • Commandtell/order + to-infinitive (direct)
  • RequestShe asked me to come early.
  • CommandShe told me to come early.

Other Request Verbs

  • begHe begged me to stay.
  • urgeShe urged us to reconsider.
  • inviteThey invited us to join them.
  • requestHe requested us to be quiet.

When to use

Emails

She asked me to send the report by Friday.

Service

He asked the waiter to bring the bill.

Workplace

The client asked us to revise the proposal.

Social

She asked me to keep it a secret.

Reporting Requests — Transform

Rewrite each request in reported speech using ask + to-infinitive.

Transform10 questions

1'Could you help me?' she said. → Use 'asked'

2'Please close the door,' he said. → Use 'asked'

3'Could you send me the report?' she asked. → Use 'asked'

4'Would you mind waiting?' he said. → Use 'asked'

5'Please don't be late,' she said. → Use 'asked'

6'Can you call me tomorrow?' he asked. → Use 'asked'

7'Please review the document,' she said. → Use 'asked'

8'Could you keep it quiet?' he said. → Use 'asked'

9'Please don't tell anyone,' she said. → Use 'asked'

10'Would you turn off the lights?' he asked. → Use 'asked'

Reporting Requests — Multiple Choice

Choose the correctly reported request.

Multiple Choice5 questions
1Direct: 'Could you help me?' She asked me…
2Which verb is used for polite requests in reported speech?
3Direct: 'Please don't be late.' She asked me…
4Which correctly reports 'Could you send me the file?'
5What is the structure for reported requests?

Reporting Requests — Error Correction

Correct the error in each reported request.

Error Fix5 questions

1She asked me helping her.

2He asked that I close the door.

3She asked me not be late.

4He asked to send the report.

5She asked me reviewing the document.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this lesson on reporting Requests cover?

Report polite requests using ask/request + object + to-infinitive and recognise the difference from commands.

Which CEFR level is this lesson designed for?

This lesson is designed for Intermediate (B1) learners and forms part of the Reporting Requests section on Grammartier.

What is the best approach for studying this grammar topic?

Start with the definition, then study the examples carefully to understand how the pattern works in context. Practise identifying the structure in authentic sentences before producing your own — this recognition-first approach builds a strong foundation for accurate, confident use.

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