Monday, November 30, 2009

Things to Remember 3: Word Order

Indirect Questions

A quick note from some recent homework. Be careful in formal writing if you are making a request:

Step 1:Some politeness
I would like to know...
I was wondering if you could tell me...
I would be grateful to know...
(or even more informally)
Please let me know...

Step 2:
A question word
...where/when/how long/if...

Step 3:
The trap!
...you will be staying.
NOT
"...will you be staying?"

Remember to "lose" the question word order and the question mark.

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