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Embedded questions

Elaine Nicolodelli

Created on August 22, 2021

This presentation is a short but helpful tool for explaining embedded questions, with the main points to be talked about.

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PRESENTATION

Embedded questions

Ms. Nicolodelli

Where is she?

What time does the bus arrive?

Is he a doctor?

Is she coming tomorrow?

How many cars do they have?

Does he like swimming?

What are embedded questions?

An embedded question is a question that is included inside another question or statement.

Ex.: Why is that little baby crying? (direct question) Do you know why that little baby is crying? (embedded question)

Introductory phrases

  • I wonder
  • Could you tell me
  • Do you know
  • Can you remember
  • Could you tell me
  • I'm not sure
  • Would you mind explaining
  • Let's ask
  • We need to find out
  • I'd like to know

How to

Direct question

Embedded question

  • Can you tell me what time the meeting is?
  • Can you explain what Sara wants?
  • I’d like to know when you started studying here.

Wh-Questions

  • What time is the meeting?
  • What does Sara want?
  • When did you start studying here?

How to

Direct question

Embedded question

  • I wonder if / whether I need to study this part.
  • I’m not sure if / whether the plane leaves at 8 or 8:30.

Yes/No Questions

  • Do I need to study this part?
  • Does the plane leave at 8 or 8:30?

THANKS