May I know [what the code is / what is the code]?

Strictly speaking, only 'what the code is' is correct.

Hi,

Which is the correct way of asking the question? Thank you.

May I know what the code is / what is the code?

If you mean option 1 is May I know what the code is and option 2 is what is the code, then both options are c

Thanks Clive.

If i want to ask a question, which is correct?

1. Do you know what the code is?

OR

2. Do you know what is the code?

CogarThanks Clive.

If i want to ask a question, which is correct?

1. Do you know what the code is?

OR

2. Do you know what is the code?

Clive's already given you the right order:

'Can you tell me what the code is, please?'

Thanks.

I am a bit confused about this because i frequently hear people asking, for example, "Do you know where is New York?" and not "Do you know where New York is".

Hi,

People do not always speak good English.

Clive

CogarThanks.

I am a bit confused about this because i frequently hear people asking, for example, "Do you know where is New York?" and not "Do you know where New York is".

Where is New York?

But "Do you know where New York is?"

Also, "Can you tell me where New York is?"

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CJ

CliveHi,

People do not always speak good English.

Clive

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