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KhoshtipMan Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Word order
Please look at these sentences:
Can I know what is the problem?
I think it should be:
Can I know what the problem is?
Could I be aware who is the producer?
It should be:
Could I be aware who the producer is?
Agree?
Can I know what is the problem?
I think it should be:
Can I know what the problem is?
Could I be aware who is the producer?
It should be:
Could I be aware who the producer is?
Agree?
Top answer
Dear Khoshtip You do understand the word order correctly in these sentences. These clauses are known as "embedded questions". " NB to be aware of something - don't forget "of" Kind regards, Michael
- Dear Khoshtip You do understand the word order correctly in these sentences.
- These clauses are known as "embedded questions".
- " NB to be aware of something - don't forget "of" Kind regards, Michael
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Dear Khoshtip
You do understand the word order correctly in these sentences. These clauses are known as "embedded questions".
More natural options would be :
"Could / can you tell me what the problem is?"
"Could / can you let me know who the producer is?"
NB to be aware of something - don't forget "of"
Kind regards, Michael
You do understand the word order correctly in these sentences. These clauses are known as "embedded questions".
More natural options would be :
"Could / can you tell me what the problem is?"
"Could / can you let me know who the producer is?"
NB to be aware of something - don't forget "of"
Kind regards, Michael
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Thank you very much for your complete and kindly answer. I wish I could be your real friend.
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