Multiple wh-questions in English
Hi, I'm currently working on my graduation thesis, and I have a question.
" To whom did who give what?"
Is this grammatical? I think this is ungrammatical, but it's not sure.
Looking forward to the answers!
Top answer
It's grammatical, though a little hard to follow. "
- It's grammatical, though a little hard to follow.
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It's grammatical, though a little hard to follow. I'd be inclined to write it as "Who gave what to whom?"
0I wouldn't say it is ungrammatical, but it's certainly an awkwardly worded question.
Clive
0The given sentence is understandable and technically grammatical, but awkward-sounding. It might be better - keeping the multiple wh- construction - as:
What did you give away, and to whom?
Who got what you gave away?
0anonymousTo whom did who give what?
Multiple wh-questions are usually stated in the same order as the corresponding statement.
Who gave what to who(m)? Maybe even Who gave who what?
What made who do what?
Who made what happen when?
Who stepped in what?
CJ
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