Tag: indirect
Indirect / Embedded Questions
Indirect or embedded questions are another type of interrogative construction. Unlike direct questions that are explicitly stated, indirect questions are embedded within a sentence or statement. These questions are often more polite or formal than direct questions. Here's how to create and structure indirect questions with examples:
Direct/Indirect Objects in Declarative Sentence
In declarative sentences, objects can be either direct or indirect, and their placement within the sentence structure depends on the type of object.
What is The Object of a Sentence?
The object is a subsidiary part of a sentence that receives the action of the verb or shows the result of that action. It answers questions such as whom? what? to whom? by whom? about what? to whom? These questions help identify and clarify the role of the object in relation to the verb.
The place of Prepositions
In English grammar, prepositions typically come before nouns or pronouns to show the relationship between the noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. The placement of the preposition depends on the structure of the sentence and the specific preposition being used.
Modal Verbs: could
Could can be used with the indefinite infinitive to express past actions. When using could in this way, it usually indicates ability or possibility in the past.