Embedded questions (also called indirect questions) are questions placed inside a statement or another question. They use statement word order and sound more polite and formal than direct questions. Mastering them is essential for professional communication.
Practice
I don't know what time ___.
Can you tell me where?
Put the words in the correct order (embedded question):
Direct: "Who is calling?" → Embedded: "Could you find out ___?"
I have no idea how muchfor the tickets.
Put the words in the correct order (embedded question):
She wants to know ___ the package will arrive.
I'm curious about whythe job offer.
Put the words in the correct order (embedded question):
Put the words in the correct order (embedded question):