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Tenacious Learner Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Direct Speech

Hi teachers,

I have this question:

What is her maid's question?

a) It is, "Do you want your breakfast now?"

b) it is that, "Do you want your breakfast now?"

Which one is correct and if possible why?

Thanks in advance
  

Top answer

A is correct. 'That' marks indirect questions: It is that the maid wondered whether she wanted breakfast then.

— Mister Micawber

  • A is correct.
  • 'That' marks indirect questions: It is that the maid wondered whether she wanted breakfast then.
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A is correct. 'That' marks indirect questions: It is that the maid wondered whether she wanted breakfast then.
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All right. Thank you very much. Direct and clear!Emotion: clap
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