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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
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
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Rule 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, and did and change the verb to its appropriate form, as in the example below.
Direct Question - What time did he leave?
Embedded Question - I wonder what time he left.
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, and did and change the verb to its appropriate form, as in the example below.
Direct Question - What time did he leave?
Embedded Question - I wonder what time he left.
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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 Question - What did he say?
Embedded Question - Could you tell me what he said?
Direct Question - Can you help me?
Embedded Question - I wonder if you could help me.
Direct Question - Is he a doctor?
Embedded Question - Do you know if he is a doctor?
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 Question - What did he say?
Embedded Question - Could you tell me what he said?
Direct Question - Can you help me?
Embedded Question - I wonder if you could help me.
Direct Question - Is he a doctor?
Embedded Question - Do you know if he is a doctor?
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Rule Three
Do not use a verbal contraction at the end of the sentence.
Direct Question - Where is he?
Correct Embedded Question - Do you know where he is?
Incorrect Embedded Question - Do you know where he's?
Do not use a verbal contraction at the end of the sentence.
Direct Question - Where is he?
Correct Embedded Question - Do you know where he is?
Incorrect Embedded Question - Do you know where he's?
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Rule Four
Embedded questions are introduced by whether, whether or not, and if when there is no question word in the sentence (yes/no questions).
Direct Yes/No Question - Will he be there?
Embedded Question - Do you know if he will be there?
- Do you know whether or not he will be there?
- Do you know whether
Embedded questions are introduced by whether, whether or not, and if when there is no question word in the sentence (yes/no questions).
Direct Yes/No Question - Will he be there?
Embedded Question - Do you know if he will be there?
- Do you know whether or not he will be there?
- Do you know whether
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Rule Five
The infinitive can follow a question word or whether in embedded questions, as in the following example.
Direct Question - What should I do?
Embedded Question - Please tell me what I should do.
Embedded Question with an Infinitive - Please tell me what to do.
The infinitive can follow a question word or whether in embedded questions, as in the following example.
Direct Question - What should I do?
Embedded Question - Please tell me what I should do.
Embedded Question with an Infinitive - Please tell me what to do.
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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 Question - What time does the bus arrive?
Embedded Question - Could you tell me what time the bus arrives?
(more polite)
2. Talking about something which is unknown to the speaker
Direct Question - Why did she decide not to come with us?
Embedded Question - I 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.
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 Question - What time does the bus arrive?
Embedded Question - Could you tell me what time the bus arrives?
(more polite)
2. Talking about something which is unknown to the speaker
Direct Question - Why did she decide not to come with us?
Embedded Question - I 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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Would you mind telling us what your name is?
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Would you mind telling us what is your name?
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I wonder what time he left.
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I wonder what time he did leave.
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Do you know how old he is?
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Do you know how old is he?
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We could talk about this?
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Could we talk about this?
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Do you know where he's?
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Do you know where he is?
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Can you tell me where I can buy ink?
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Can you tell me where can I buy ink?
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Do you know if he will be there?
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Do you know he will be there?
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Do you know if will she perform today?
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Do you know if she will perform today?
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Please tell me what he said about my project.
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Please tell me what did he say about my project.
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I was wondering are they going to get married.
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I was wondering if they are going to get married.
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