Embedded Questions

 


Embedded Questions

An embedded question is a type of question which is included within another question or sentence. It is different from other types of questions, as there must not be any auxiliary verb between the question word and the subject.


Structure:

Subject + Verb (+ Object)

Example:

She danced.

He walked the dog.


Examples:

Direct Question: What work did he do best?
Embedded Question: I’d like to know what work he did best.
Direct Question: What is her name?
Embedded Question: I wonder what her name is.

Normal question: Where is the station?
Indirect question : Could you tell me where the station is?

Normal question: Where does she work?
Embedded question in a statement: I don't know where she works. 





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