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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
The verb 'be'
The acceptable sentence is: You can find out how old a tree is by counting its rings.
Can you please explain why is it not acceptable to say the following sentence? You can find out how old is a tree by counting its rings.
Can you please explain why is it not acceptable to say the following sentence? You can find out how old is a tree by counting its rings.
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Because we do not use question form (V-S) in a subordinated statement like that.
- Because we do not use question form (V-S) in a subordinated statement like that.
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Because we do not use question form (V-S) in a subordinated statement like that.
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