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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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"May I know when you will / will you..."
Hi,
Which one of the following is correct?
1) May I know when you will be departing Los Angeles?
2) May I know when will you be departing Los Angeles?
Please also explain the reason behind it. Thanks!
Which one of the following is correct?
1) May I know when you will be departing Los Angeles?
2) May I know when will you be departing Los Angeles?
Please also explain the reason behind it. Thanks!
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#1 is correct; #2 is not. In that context, "when" is a relative (not an interrogative) adverb. "
- #1 is correct; #2 is not.
- In that context, "when" is a relative (not an interrogative) adverb.
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#1 is correct; #2 is not.
In that context, "when" is a relative (not an interrogative) adverb. It equates to "the time at which."
In that context, "when" is a relative (not an interrogative) adverb. It equates to "the time at which."
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1) May I know when you will be departing Los Angeles? The question is "May I know X?" The complement clause (X) is a statement, not a question. It is a fact that you want to know. This is called an indirect question. We do not invert the helping verb and subject.
2) When will you be departing Los Angeles? This is a direct question. We invert the helping verb and subject.
2) When will you be departing Los Angeles? This is a direct question. We invert the helping verb and subject.
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