Gömülü sorular anlamına geliyor. Gömülü sorular, bir cümlenin ya da bir sorunun içinde başka bir soru olmasıdır. Kafa karıştırıcı gelebilir fakat aslında oldukça basit bir konsept. Embedded questions, genellikle, kibarlık için kullanılan bir sorudan sonra, asıl sorumuzun pozitif cümle şeklinde yazılması ile oluşur.
Kibarlık için kullandığımız bazı cümle kalıpları şunlardır:
Can you tell me
Do you know
Could you tell me
Would you know
Would you happen to know
Would you mind telling me
May I ask
Please tell me
Do you remember
Who knows
Bu sorulardan sonra, asıl sorumuzu, pozitif cümle şeklinde yazmamız gerekiyor.
EXAMPLE
Where is the bank?
Can you tell me where the bank is?How old is he?
Do you know how old he is?When does the class start?
Do you know when the class starts?What is the answer?
Who knows what the answer is?Can he come tonight?
Do you think he can come tonight?Where is the restaurant?
Do you remember where the restaurant is?Is there free parking?
Could you tell me if there is free parking?What time is it?
Would you mind telling me what time it is?Are they coming to the party tonight?
Do you know if they are coming to the party tonight?Why did he resign from his job?
Can you explain why he resigned from his job?When is the deadline for the project?
Do you remember when the deadline for the project is?Did she enjoy the book you recommended?
Can you tell me if she enjoyed the book you recommended?Will they be serving vegetarian options at the event?
Do you know if they will be serving vegetarian options at the event?
Yes / No Questions With Embedded Questions
Eğer embed ettiğimiz soru, evet/hayır sorusu ise, yapı biraz daha farklı olur. Kibarlık soru kısmından hemen sonra “if” ya da “whether” ekleriz. İsteğe bağlı olarak da son kısma “or not” ekleyebiliriz.
EXAMPLE
Was she sick?
Could you tell me if she was sick or not?Is he a doctor?
Would you happen to know if he is a doctor?Was she running?
Do you know if she was running or not?Do you like pizza?
I’m wondering if you like pizza or not.Have they finished the project?
Can you tell me if they have finished the project?Is she coming to the meeting?
I’m not sure if she is coming to the meeting.Did he receive the email?
Can you confirm if he received the email?Will you be attending the conference?
I’d like to know if you will be attending the conference.Have they decided on a date for the wedding?
I’m curious if they have decided on a date for the wedding.Did you enjoy the movie?
Can you share if you enjoyed the movie?Is it going to rain tomorrow?
I’m checking to see if it’s going to rain tomorrow.Have you met the new manager?
Can you tell me if you have met the new manager?Will they offer discounts during the sale?
I’m wondering if they will offer discounts during the sale.
Embedded Statements (Similar to Questions)
Bu yargılar, aslında bir soru içermesine rağmen, soru olarak sorulmadığı için sonlarında soru işareti olmaz. Fakat yine de cevap bekleyen bir anlam taşır.
EXAMPLE
Is our teacher sick today?
I wonder whether our teacher is sick or not.Can I have an extension?
I asked if I could have an extension.How much was your car?
I want to know how much your car was.Who does this book belong to?
I don’t know who this book belongs to.Where are my keys?
I am not sure where my keys are.Should we go ahead with it?
The question is if we should go ahead with it or not.Do you like video games?
Let’s ask whether they like video games or not.Where is the nearest post office?
I wonder if you could tell me where the nearest post office is.Have you seen the latest movie?
She asked me whether I had seen the latest movie.Should he buy a new car this year?
He’s unsure if he should buy a new car this year.Is it going to rain tomorrow?
They discussed whether it was going to rain tomorrow.Do you like sushi?
I’m curious about whether she likes sushi.Has anyone completed the homework?
The teacher asked if anyone had completed the homework.Are the concert tickets still available?
We need to figure out if the concert tickets are still available.Does the museum open on Sundays?
She’s trying to find out if the museum opens on Sundays.Did he turn off the stove?
He couldn’t remember if he had turned off the stove.Does the store have the latest fashion trends?
They wondered if the store had the latest fashion trends.Are you feeling better today?
I wanted to know if you are feeling better today.