QuestionsIntroduction
An embedded question is a question that is included inside another question or statement. They are common after introductory phrases, such as:
I wonder
Could you tell me
Do you know
Can you remember
Let's ask
We need to find out
I'd like to know
Could you tell me
I'm not sure
Would you mind explaining
Five Rules for Using Embedded QuestionsRule One
If the embedded question is part of a statement, use a period and not a question mark at the end of the sentence. Also, if the question is in the present or past simple verb tense, omit the auxiliary verbs do, does, anddid and change the verb to its appropriate form, as in the example below.
Direct QuestionWhat time did heleave?Embedded QuestionI wonder what time he left.
Rule Two
If the embedded question includes an auxiliary verb or the verb "to be", reverse the positions of the subject and the auxiliary verb, as in the examples below.
Direct QuestionWhat did he say?Embedded QuestionCould you tell me what he said?
Direct QuestionCan you help me?Embedded QuestionI wonder if you could help me.
Direct QuestionIs he a doctor?Embedded QuestionDo you know if he is a doctor?
Rule Three
Do not use a verbal contraction at the end of the sentence.
Direct QuestionWhere is she?CorrectEmbedded QuestionDo you know where he is?IncorrectEmbedded QuestionDo you know where he's?
Rule Four
Embedded questions are introduced by whether, whether or not, and ifwhen there is no question word in the sentence (yes/no questions).
Direct Yes/No QuestionWill he be there?Embedded QuestionDo you know if he will be there?
Do you knowwhether or not he will be there?
Do you knowwhether he will be there or not?
Rule Five
The infinitive can follow a question word or whether in embedded questions, as in the following example.
Direct QuestionWhat should I do?Embedded QuestionPlease tell me what I should do.Embedded Question with an InfinitivePlease tell me what to do.
Using Embedded Questions
There are times when native English speakers prefer to use embedded rather than direct questions. Here are two examples.
1. Politely Asking for Information
Direct QuestionWhat time does the bus arrive?Embedded QuestionCould you tell me what time the bus arrives?
(more polite)
2. Talking About Something Which Is Unknown to the Speaker
Direct QuestionWhy did she decide not to come with us?Embedded QuestionI don't know why she decided not to come with us.
Note: The embedded question is in a statement , so it ends with a period, not a question mark.
QuestionsIntroductionAn embedded question is a question that is included inside another question or statement. They are common after introductory phrases, such as:I wonderCould you tell meDo you knowCan you rememberLet's askWe need to find outI'd like to knowCould you tell meI'm not sureWould you mind explainingFive Rules for Using Embedded QuestionsRule OneIf the embedded question is part of a statement, use a period and not a question mark at the end of the sentence. Also, if the question is in the present or past simple verb tense, omit the auxiliary verbs do, does, anddid and change the verb to its appropriate form, as in the example below.Direct QuestionWhat time did heleave?Embedded QuestionI wonder what time he left.Rule TwoIf the embedded question includes an auxiliary verb or the verb "to be", reverse the positions of the subject and the auxiliary verb, as in the examples below.Direct QuestionWhat did he say?Embedded QuestionCould you tell me what he said?Direct QuestionCan you help me?Embedded QuestionI wonder if you could help me.Direct QuestionIs he a doctor?Embedded QuestionDo you know if he is a doctor?Rule ThreeDo not use a verbal contraction at the end of the sentence.Direct QuestionWhere is she?CorrectEmbedded QuestionDo you know where he is?IncorrectEmbedded QuestionDo you know where he's?Rule FourEmbedded questions are introduced by whether, whether or not, and ifwhen there is no question word in the sentence (yes/no questions).Direct Yes/No QuestionWill he be there?Embedded QuestionDo you know if he will be there?Do you knowwhether or not he will be there?Do you knowwhether he will be there or not?Rule FiveThe infinitive can follow a question word or whether in embedded questions, as in the following example.Direct QuestionWhat should I do?Embedded QuestionPlease tell me what I should do.Embedded Question with an InfinitivePlease tell me what to do. Using Embedded QuestionsThere are times when native English speakers prefer to use embedded rather than direct questions. Here are two examples.1. Politely Asking for InformationDirect QuestionWhat time does the bus arrive?Embedded QuestionCould you tell me what time the bus arrives?(more polite)2. Talking About Something Which Is Unknown to the SpeakerDirect QuestionWhy did she decide not to come with us?Embedded QuestionI don't know why she decided not to come with us.Note: The embedded question is in a statement , so it ends with a period, not a question mark.
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