7月22日号：Indirect questions (2) Wh- questions

Last time, we looked at indirect questions for yes/no questions. Today, let’s look at indirect questions for wh- questions.

Indirect questions start with an introductory phrase like “Do you know 〜?” and have the following form:

Do you know + [wh- word] + statement + ?

Direct: Where does he live?

Indirect: Do you know where he lives?

Direct: How long is the flight?

Indirect: Do you know how long the flight is?

Usually, we have to switch the subject and verb in the indirect question (e.g. is the flight → the flight is). However, if the question word is the subject, we don’t have to change the word order. For example:

Direct: Who is using this computer?

Indirect: Do you know who is using this computer?

Just like with yes/no questions, you answer indirect wh- questions the same way you answer direct questions. For example:

A: Do you know what time the museum closes?

B: Yes, it closes at 6 p.m.

or

B: I think it closes at 6 p.m.

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