Embedded Questions
When embedding a yes/no question, there is no question word to introduce the clause. Instead, add "if" or "whether (or not)". "Is she coming?" → "I don't know if she is coming." / "I don't know whether she is coming or not." Both "if" and "whether" are correct; "whether" is slightly more formal. Word order remains statement order.
When embedding a yes/no question, there is no question word to introduce the clause. Instead, add "if" or "whether (or not)". "Is she coming?" → "I don't know if she is coming." / "I don't know whether she is coming or not." Both "if" and "whether" are correct; "whether" is slightly more formal. Word order remains statement order.
Practice
"Is the meeting canceled?" → "Do you know ___ the meeting is canceled?"
She asked meI had eaten already.
Put the words in the correct order: