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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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LINGUISTIC TERM

Hello,

I would be grateful if you could help me explain the following in linguistic terms.

The following question can be asked in two forms
What do you think are the keys to a lasting relationship? OR
What do you think the keys to a lasting relationship are?

Could you explain the difference linguitically?
  

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Anonymous What do you think are the keys to a lasting relationship? ORWhat do you think the keys to a lasting relationship are? In the first, the 'what do you think' is almost a parenthetical aside in the direct question.

— Fivejedjon

  • Anonymous What do you think are the keys to a lasting relationship?
  • ORWhat do you think the keys to a lasting relationship are?
  • In the first, the 'what do you think' is almost a parenthetical aside in the direct question.
  • It would be better with commas before and after.
  • In the second, the speaker is reporting a question.
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AnonymousWhat do you think are the keys to a lasting relationship? ORWhat do you think the keys to a lasting relationship are?
In the first, the 'what do you think' is almost a parenthetical aside in the direct question. It would be better with commas before and after. In the second, the speaker is reporting a question.
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