Grade 6 Reported Questions and Commands English Grammar Practice PDF
Improve Reported Questions and Commands with This Grade 6 English Grammar Worksheet
Understanding reported questions and commands is an important part of English grammar for Grade 6 students. This worksheet helps students learn how to identify different kinds of questions and commands and how to change direct speech into reported speech correctly. Through sentence identification, sorting activities, and rewriting exercises, students get step-by-step practice with grammar concepts in a simple and engaging way.
This Grade 6 English grammar worksheet on Reported Questions and Commands includes exercises based on yes/no questions, wh- questions, requests, and commands. Students also learn how sentence structure changes while reporting speech. Practicing these exercises regularly can help students become more confident while speaking and writing in English.
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What Is Reported Questions and Commands?
Reported Questions and Commands tell what someone asked or told without quoting their exact words directly. Students learn how to convert direct questions and commands into reported speech using proper grammar structure.
The worksheet explains two main kinds of reported questions.
1. Yes/No Questions
These questions can be answered with “yes” or “no.” Students use “if” or “whether” while changing them into reported speech.
Example:
He asked, “Are you ready?”
He asked whether I was ready.
2. Wh- Questions
These questions begin with words such as who, what, where, when, why, and how. The same wh-word is used in reported speech, but the sentence follows statement order.
Example:
She asked, “Where do you live?”
She asked where I lived.
The worksheet also explains commands and requests. Students learn to use reporting verbs such as told, asked, requested, advised, ordered, and warned.
Example:
She said, “Close the door.”
She told me to close the door.
For negative commands, students use “not to + verb.”
What’s in This Worksheet?
1. Sentence identification exercises where students classify sentences as yes/no questions, wh- questions, or requests and commands.
2. Sorting activities that help students organize questions into the correct categories.
3. Sentence transformation exercises that change yes/no questions into wh- questions.
4. Reported speech practice exercises based on direct speech questions and commands.
5. Grammar practice focused on sentence structure and reporting verbs.
6. Activities that improve grammar accuracy, writing skills, and understanding of reported speech rules.
7. Exercises that support exam preparation and classroom grammar learning.
Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips
Definition of Yes/No Questions
Yes/no questions are questions that can be answered using “yes” or “no.”
Example:
“Are you ready?”
Reported form:
He asked whether I was ready.
Definition of Wh- Questions
Wh- questions begin with words such as what, where, why, when, who, and how.
Example:
“Where do you live?”
Reported form:
She asked where I lived.
Definition of Requests and Commands
Requests and commands include instructions, warnings, advice, and polite requests.
Example:
“Close the door.”
Reported form:
She told me to close the door.
Techniques for Reported Questions
1. Remove quotation marks.
2. Change question order into statement order.
3. Use “if” or “whether” for yes/no questions.
4. Keep the same wh-word for wh- questions.
Techniques for Reported Commands
1. Use reporting verbs correctly.
2. Use “to + base verb.”
3. Use “not to + verb” for negative commands.
Quick Learning Tips
1. Read each sentence carefully before identifying its type.
2. Look for helping verbs and wh- words.
3. Identify whether the sentence is a request, question, or command.
4. Rewrite the sentence carefully using the correct structure.
5. Practice sentence transformation regularly.
Why Is It Important to Learn This?
Reported questions and commands are useful in both speaking and writing. Students often use reported speech while explaining conversations, writing stories, or answering grammar questions.
Learning this topic helps students:
1. Improve grammar accuracy
2. Build stronger sentence construction skills
3. Communicate more clearly
4. Perform better in school grammar exercises
5. Develop confidence while speaking and writing English
This topic also helps students understand how English sentence patterns change in reported speech.
Where Will This Knowledge Help You?
Students can use reported questions and commands in many academic and practical situations.
1. Grammar tests and examinations
2. Classroom discussions and speaking activities
3. Story writing and dialogue writing
4. Daily communication
5. Reading comprehension exercises
6. English writing assignments
This knowledge helps students write grammatically correct sentences and report conversations clearly.
How to Use This Worksheet?
1. Read the grammar rules and examples carefully before attempting the exercises.
2. Identify the type of sentence first before writing the answer.
3. Attempt all questions independently.
4. Rewrite sentences carefully in the correct format.
5. Compare your answers with the complete answer key below.
6. Follow the exact worksheet order while checking answers.
7. Correct mistakes and rewrite incorrect answers for better understanding.
8. Practice similar sentence patterns regularly to improve grammar confidence.
Important Tips and Tricks
1. Use “if” or “whether” while reporting yes/no questions.
2. Keep the same wh-word while reporting wh- questions.
3. Change question order into statement order.
4. Use suitable reporting verbs for commands and requests.
5. Remember to use “not to + verb” for negative commands.
6. Read each sentence carefully before rewriting it.
7. Pay attention to punctuation and sentence structure.
8. Practice sentence transformation regularly for better accuracy.
9. Understand whether the sentence is a question, request, or command before answering.
10. Write answers neatly and in the correct order for full marks.
Complete Answer Key
Exercise 1
Read each direct sentence and label it as:
Yes / No Question, Wh- Question, Request / Command.
1. Can I borrow your pencil?
Yes/No Question
2. Where are you going?
Wh- Question
3. Please help me carry these books.
Request / Command
4. What time does the movie start?
Wh- Question
5. Close the window, please.
Request / Command
6. Are you feeling okay today?
Yes/No Question
7. Why did you leave the party early?
Wh- Question
8. Could you open the gate for me?
Request / Command
9. Is this your notebook?
Yes/No Question
10. Don’t talk during the lesson.
Request / Command
Exercise 2
Sort the sentences from the box into the correct categories.
YES/NO QUESTIONS
1. Are you coming to the party?
2. Did you complete your homework?
3. Can I borrow your pen?
4. Have they reached school yet?
5. Is this your water bottle?
WH- QUESTIONS
1. What time does the bus arrive?
2. Why are you upset?
3. Where do you live?
4. How does this machine work?
5. Who won the competition?
Exercise 3
Change the below given sentences from yes/no questions to wh questions.
1. Are you feeling hungry?
Why are you feeling hungry?
2. Do you like this song?
Why do you like this song?
3. Can she come to the picnic?
Why can she come to the picnic?
4. Is he your cousin?
How is he your cousin?
5. Have you finished your project?
When have you finished your project?
6. Did they enjoy the trip?
Why did they enjoy the trip?
7. Will she attend the party?
Why will she attend the party?
8. Are you going to the library?
Why are you going to the library?
9. Does he play the guitar?
How does he play the guitar?
10. Is this your book?
Whose book is this?
Exercise 4
Rewrite the following direct speech questions and commands into reported speech completely.
1. “Will you join us for lunch?”
He asked whether I would join them for lunch.
2. “Where is your homework?”
She asked where my homework was.
3. “Please be quiet during the test.”
She requested us to be quiet during the test.
4. “Don’t forget your water bottle!”
She warned me not to forget my water bottle.
5. “Can I borrow your notebook?”
He asked whether he could borrow my notebook.
6. “What are you reading?”
She asked what I was reading.
7. “Do you know the answer?”
He asked whether I knew the answer.
8. “Turn off the lights before you leave.”
She told me to turn off the lights before leaving.
9. “Why are you laughing?”
He asked why I was laughing.
10. “Finish your assignment on time.”
She ordered me to finish my assignment on time.
Practicing reported questions and commands regularly can help students become stronger and more confident in English grammar. This Grade 6 English grammar worksheet gives students useful practice in identifying sentence types and changing direct speech into reported speech correctly. With regular practice and careful revision, students can improve their grammar skills and perform better in school assignments, writing tasks, and grammar tests.