SKILL 15: INVERT THE SUBJECT AND VERB WITH QUESTION WORDS

SKILL 15: INVERT THE SUBJECT AND VERB WITH QUESTION WORDS

 

In each of these examples there are two clauses joined by a question word. Notice that the subjects and verbs when, what, and where are not inverted in this case.

EXERCISE 15: Each of the following sentences contains a question word. Circle the question words. Underline the subjects once and the verb twice. Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or Incorrect (I).

3.        (_______) How new students can get information about parking?

4.        (_______) Where is it cheapest to get typeset copies printed?

5.        (_______) Only the pilot can tell you how far can the plane go on one tank of fuel?

6.        (_______) What type of security does he prefer for his investments?

7.        (_______) Not even the bank president knows when the vault will be opened.

8.        (_______) How long it has been since you arrived in the United States?

9.        (_______) The jury doubts what the witness said under cross-examination.

10.  (_______) Do you know why he wants to take an extended leave of absence?

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