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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Position of "is" in a question

Hi,
I just came across this question and was wondering what the right word order was ... Which one of these is correct? -> What do you think the meaning of life "is"? OR What do you think "is" the meaning of life? ... Is there a rule? Thanks for your help
  

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They are both correct. I know of no rule. Rover

— Rover_KE

  • They are both correct.
  • I know of no rule.
  • Rover
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They are both correct.

I know of no rule.

Rover
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AnonymousWhat do you think the meaning of life "is"? OR What do you think "is" the meaning of life?
The word order in indirect speech is generally that of affirmative statements:

What do you think the meaning of life is? Fine
What do you think this expressions means?
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Either way is fine. Use whichever you feel comfortable with.
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