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Structure of indirect questions |
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Word order in indirect question is the same as in a normal statement sentence:
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Direct question |
Indirect question |
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Where can I buy ink for the printer? |
Can you tell me where I can buy ink for the printer? |
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Why do you want to work for our company? |
He asked me why I wanted to work for their company. |
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What is the number of the last invoice? |
I'm calling to ask you what the number of the last invoice is. |
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How much did it cost? |
Do you know how much it cost? |
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How did it happen? |
Did she tell you how it happened? |
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