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Mr. Tom Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

The question is how far...

Hi

Can I request your take on the underlined parts? Would you say that they are interchangeable in everyday conversation? (I have learned through my grammar books that only the first sentence is correct, but, as you know, books are only human!)

The question is how far we should go in pursuit of our dreams.

The question is how far should we go in pursuit of our dreams.

Thanks,

Tom

PS: Do I need a comma after this? The question is,

  

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Would you say that they are interchangeable in everyday conversation? It depends on how ''educated' you want your everyday conversation to sound. You're right that both forms are commonly said.

— Clive

  • Would you say that they are interchangeable in everyday conversation?
  • It depends on how ''educated' you want your everyday conversation to sound.
  • You're right that both forms are commonly said.
  • Do I need a comma after this?
  • The question is Not in #1.
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Would you say that they are interchangeable in everyday conversation? It depends on how ''educated' you want your everyday conversation to sound. You're right that both forms are commonly said.

Do I need a comma after this? The question is Not in #1. Not in #2 unless you want to start making it sound like a direct question.

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Thanks, Clive.

Could you tell me if these work?

Tell me, where is he?

Tell me where he is.

I was wondering if I should tell her everything.

I was wondering, should I tell her everything?

Tom

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