Embedded Files
The embedded question is a question inside a larger sentence. The word order inverts, turning the question into its own answer. (the embedded question is like a generic placeholder for the actual answer.)
The embedded question is a question inside a larger sentence. The word order inverts, turning the question into its own answer. (the embedded question is like a generic placeholder for the actual answer.)
What will she say?
I don´t know what she will say.
What will she say?
I don´t know what she will say.
Note: The word order is not affected when the Wh-word is the SUBJECT of the embedded question-- only when it is the OBJECT.
Note: The word order is not affected when the Wh-word is the SUBJECT of the embedded question-- only when it is the OBJECT.
Who will go?
I don´t know who will go.
(WHO is the subject)
Who will go?
I don´t know who will go.
(WHO is the subject)
Whom will we see?
I don´t know whom we will see.
(WHOM is the object)
Whom will we see?
I don´t know whom we will see.
(WHOM is the object)
- Tell me that you don´t know (in full sentences)
EX: Who is she travelling with?
I don´t know who she´s travelling with.
How does a cheetah run so fast?
What is the solution?
Where does the path take us?
Where will the couriers leave the package?
Why doesn´t the office open today?
Who does he want to have the meeting with?
Which cheese should be paired with this wine?
Does he understand what a family is?
Will there be good weather this weekend?
Have they arrived yet?
Is that brand of cheese trustworthy?
Do we have a bank holiday in June?
Do they know we work for Caixa?
Is the shipment arriving today?
2. These statements were made by Spanish students.
Correct the embedded question in each sentence.
2. These statements were made by Spanish students.
Correct the embedded question in each sentence.
EX:
You have to know [What is the formula?]
You have to know what the formula is.
EX:
You have to know [What is the formula?]
You have to know what the formula is.
EX:
EX:
This morning I was choosing [What clothes will I wear today?]
This morning I was choosing what clothes I would wear today.
This morning I was choosing [What clothes will I wear today?]
This morning I was choosing what clothes I would wear today.
I don´t know [How do you ride a bicycle?]
I don´t know [How do you ride a bicycle?]
I was explaining [How do you do the calculation?]
You can tell when people don´t understand [What do you say?]
In that moment, I really understood [What is a family?]
The diffference is how do you compound the capital. [How do you compound the capital?]
I don´t know if you know [Who is he?]
You are not really worried about [How fast is your bike?]
I couldn´t see [What is the difference?]
I know [How is he?]
I don’t know [How can I say it in Spanish?]
Each one of us knows [What is our role?]
Do you know [What is ´picaresca´?]
They want to know [How is the situation concerning flexible hours in Spain?]
I dont know [What is the solution?]
we have to teach our children about [How do they have to behave in the future?]
It depends [Who are you travelling with?]
She doesn’t know [What is his age?]
They ask you about a situation to see [How will you react?]
I can´t see [Where am I going?]
I didn´t know [How did it start?]
They never said exactly [What are they doing?]
I have to see [How is this weekend going to be?]
I approve of what [What happens at the construction site?]
I like [What happens at the end of the film?]
3. Without punctuation, determine if the phrase is a full sentence in interrogative form (A question)
or a noun phrase/object (an embedded question).
3. Without punctuation, determine if the phrase is a full sentence in interrogative form (A question)
or a noun phrase/object (an embedded question).
where you have been
where you have been
what have you been doing
what have you been doing
how your family is
how your family is
when you can join me for coffee
when you can join me for coffee
who you´ve been talking to
who you´ve been talking to
who cuts your hair
who cuts your hair
where were you last night
where were you last night
how is she
how is she
where you are now
how do you know
what time it is
why is there water on the floor
where you are now
how do you know
what time it is
why is there water on the floor
Ask me or another student if I know the answer to the following questions.
Ask me or another student if I know the answer to the following questions.
EX:
How often does the metro come?
Do you know how often the metro comes?
EX:
How often does the metro come?
Do you know how often the metro comes?
How much does this avocado cost?
How much does this avocado cost?
Where can I find the nearest post office?
Where can I find the nearest post office?
How many different kinds of burgers do they serve at Goiko Grill?
How many different kinds of burgers do they serve at Goiko Grill?
When will you finish the course?
When will you finish the course?
When might you have some free time?
When might you have some free time?
Where will you be tomorrow?
Where will you be tomorrow?
Who are you going to interview next week?
Who are you going to interview next week?
What will the weather be like next week?
What will the weather be like next week?
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