0
Randy Briones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Embedded Questions

Which between the two sentences is grammatically correct?
1. What do you think can the government do to...?
OR
2. What do you think the government can do to...?
Explanations will be appreciated. Thanks!
  

Top answer

Welcome to the forums! Randy Briones Which o f the two sentences is grammatically correct? 1.

  • Welcome to the forums!
  • Randy Briones Which o f the two sentences is grammatically correct?
  • 1.
  • What do you think can the government do to...?
  • 2.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

2 Answers
0
Welcome to the forums!
Randy BrionesWhich of the two sentences is grammatically correct?
1. What do you think can the government do to...?

2. What do you think the government can do to...?
# 2 is the standard and correct one.
0
Randy BrionesWhich between the two sentences is grammatically correct?1. What do you think can the government do to...?OR2. What do you think the government can do to...?
I agree with Canadian 45. But I can't help but wonder why your question was entitled "Embedded Questions", since neither of your examples actually contains an embedded question. They both lo

Related Questions