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Embedded Questions Note-Taking Form

This document provides instructions and examples for embedding questions within statements or other questions. It begins with definitions of embedded questions and examples of regular questions versus questions embedded within introductory clauses. The form of embedded questions is described as an introductory clause followed by a dependent clause with a wh- word for wh- questions or if/whether for yes/no questions, without an auxiliary verb. Practice examples are provided to rewrite regular questions as embedded questions within statements or other questions.

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Embedded Questions Note-Taking Form

This document provides instructions and examples for embedding questions within statements or other questions. It begins with definitions of embedded questions and examples of regular questions versus questions embedded within introductory clauses. The form of embedded questions is described as an introductory clause followed by a dependent clause with a wh- word for wh- questions or if/whether for yes/no questions, without an auxiliary verb. Practice examples are provided to rewrite regular questions as embedded questions within statements or other questions.

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Embedded Questions

Directions: View the video online at https://youtu.be/y41wfqDWI1w and take notes on this note-taking
form. Pause as needed in order to take notes. Then do the exercises in the practice section.
You can also scan the QR Code at the right with a QR Code reader (free apps available for
most devices) to watch the video on a mobile device.

An embedded question is

A question within a question or


A question within a statement (not meant to be answered)

The form of an embedded question is in sentence form


_____________________ + _______________________ no auxiliary

Questions embedded in questions


Have same function as regular questions, but - They are more _______________ because they are less direct
The word ____________________is different from regular question word order.

Examples:
Regular Question:
What will the weather be like tomorrow?
Embedded Question:
Do you have any idea what the weather __________________________________________?
Regular Question:
Why were you absent yesterday?
Embedded Question:
Can you tell me why _________________________________________________________?
Regular Question:
Where is the bookstore?
Embedded Question:
Do you know where __________________________________________________________?
Questions embedded in statements
Regular Question:
Where is the bank?
Question Embedded in a Statement
I dont know where __________________________________________________________.
Regular Question:
Why was the customer angry?
Question Embedded in a Statement
I wonder why ______________________________________________________________.
Regular Question:
What did the teacher say?
Question Embedded in a Statement
I dont know what ___________________________________________________________.

FORM
For embedded questions, use an introductory clause. This is a main clause. It can be a sentence or
a question, such as
I dont know
Id like to know
Do you know ?
Can you tell me ?
I cant remember
I was wondering/wonder
Can you remember ?
Lets ask / Ill ask
Ill find out

Id like to know
Id like to find out
Im not sure
It doesnt say
Could you explain?
I cant imagine
I dont understand
I have no idea

Main clause:
Id like to know
Please tell me
I dont know
I wonder
Do you know
Can you tell me
Do you have any idea

Dependent clause/ embedded question


Wh- questions:
WHEN the class starts.
WHERE computer lab is.
HOW much the book costs.
Yes/No questions:
IF we have a test today?
WHETHER the teacher is sick?
IF its going to rain?

WH- questions:
the dependent clause begins with a WH- word: who, what, when, where, why, how
I dont know who won the game
Can you tell me when she left?

Form
Introductory question/statement + WH word + _______________________+ _____________
** NO Did, Does, Do
NO auxiliary verb is used
Yes/No questions:
have a dependent clause that begins with ______________ or ___________________
*whether = more formal
I dont know if the Padres won.
Can you tell me whether I passed the test?

Form
Introductory question/statement + if/whether + _______________________+ _____________
** NO Did, Does, Do
NO auxiliary verb

Practice: Write each regular question as an embedded or indirect question. Include a question mark,
as needed. Complete statements by embedding the questions.
Wh- questions
1. Where is the restroom? (use: Do you know?)
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Where did Gaby go? (use: Can you tell me?)
_______________________________________________________________________
3. When is our break for the winter holidays? (use: Do you have any idea?)
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Why did she leave? (use: Id like to know)
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Who is the President of the United States? (use: I dont know)
_______________________________________________________________________
yes/no questions (if or whether)
6. Is the teacher sick today? (use: Do you know?)
_______________________________________________________________________
7. Does the Community Learning Center have a library? (use: Can you tell me?)
_______________________________________________________________________
8. Did Felipe leave class early? (use: Do you know?)
_______________________________________________________________________
9. Does Olga have a cell phone? (use: I dont know)
_______________________________________________________________________
10. Do your kids speak English well? (use: Tell me)
_______________________________________________________________________
Finish these five statements with any embedded question (if/whether or WH-question):
1. I wonder _________________________________________________________.
2. I have no idea _____________________________________________________.
3. I dont understand __________________________________________________.
4. Id like to find out ___________________________________________________.
5. I cant remember ___________________________________________________.
Bring your paper to class or submit your answers to the instructor via email or in a Blackboard Message
(in your course, online at blackboard.miracosta.edu), as directed

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