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Are these ok? Thanks, Fulvio
1. Do you know whether Audrey can speak Spanish?
2. Do you know whether Kevin will become a journalist?
3. Do you know whether Larry will come to the party?
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(1) is fine. (2) is correct English, but to me it feels slightly unlike what people would say in practice. " (3) is correct English.
- (1) is fine.
- (2) is correct English, but to me it feels slightly unlike what people would say in practice.
- " (3) is correct English.
- It may suggest that efforts might be needed to persuade him to come.
- " would often be used instead.
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(1) is fine.
(2) is correct English, but to me it feels slightly unlike what people would say in practice. I think this is because "whether Kevin will become a journalist" suggests that this is still unknown, so conflicts slightly with "Do you know?"
(3) is correct English. It may suggest that efforts might be needed to persuade him to come. If it is his own independent decision, a
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