Paula
which question is correct and why: "where the nearest restaurant is?" or "where is the nearest restaurant?" could be both? thank you!
13 ott 2014 13:28
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No, As a simple question, the only correct form is: 'Where is the nearest restaurant?' For question forms, you have to use the word order 1) Question word 2) Verb/Auxiliary verb 3) Subject. However, if you ask 'a question inside another question', then it would be: 'Do you know where the nearest restaurant is?' or 'Can you tell me where the nearest restaurant is?' In these questions, the first part has an interrogative construction (Can you tell..? Do you know ...?), while the rest of the sentence stays in the affirmative form (Subject before the verb : '...restaurant is'. I hope that helps,
13 ottobre 2014
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this one is correct: "where is the nearest restaurant?" standard word order for questions
13 ottobre 2014
Where is the nearest restaurant Question: Verb then subject
13 ottobre 2014
I think you'll find this useful: http://www.italki.com/question/263787
13 ottobre 2014
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