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Grammar and Linguistics > A question!
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cutemisswang
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A question!
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Hello, everyone!
Can someone tell me how to explain the differences between the 2 sentences?
1. Do you know where he lives?
2. Where do you think he lives?
I mean when we should put wh-words at the beginning of sentences.
Thanks in advance! 
Have a nice day/evening!
Jessie |
13 Apr 2010
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mena22
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The second one is a direct question, so "where" comes at the beginning. The first one is an indirect question - an embedded question - so the wh-word comes in the middle, after the introductory phrase "do you know".
Hope I could help.
Have a good evening,
mena |
13 Apr 2010
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cutemisswang
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Thank you, Mena.
But isn �t the second one an indirect question?
I �m confused now.
I guess it �s your bedtime, right?
Good night, dear Mena.
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14 Apr 2010
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zoemorosini
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1. Do you know where he lives? (I believe you may have the answer and I need you to give it to me) 2. Where do you think he lives? (Use your imagination to come to a conclusion about his home location)
I hope this helps!
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14 Apr 2010
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