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Embedded questions
Elaine Nicolodelli
Created on August 22, 2021
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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