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Oxford guide to english grammar part 6

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Language changes all the time. Even though grammar changes more slowly than vocabulary, it is not a set of unalterable rules. There are sometimes disagreements about what is correct English and what is incorrect. 'Incorrect' grammar is often used in informal speech. | PAGE 29 25 Wh-questions more details NOTE a A question can sometimes be just a question word. 40 I m going to London. When b A question word can be part of a sub clause. What did you think I said You thought I said something. When would everyone like to leave Everyone would like to leave some time. c A question can have two question words. When and where did this happen Who paidfor what 2 Compare who as subject and object of a question. Subject Who invitedyou to the party Laura did. Someone invited you. Object Who didyou invite to the party Oh lots ofpeople. You invited someone. Who did the detective see He saw someone. Who saw the detective Someone saw him. Here are some more examples of question words as subject. What happens next Which came first the chicken or the egg Who is organizing the trip Which biscuits taste the best Whose cat has been run over didyou say How many people know the secret 3 A question word can also be the object of a preposition. Who was the parcel addressed to The parcel was addressed to someone. Where does Maria come from Maria comes from somewhere. What are young people interested in these days Young people are interested in something these days. In informal questions the preposition comes in the same place as in a statement addressed to come from . But in more formal English it can come before the question word. To whom was the parcel addressed On what evidence was it decided to make the arrest NOTE a For who and whom 26 3 . b Since comes before when even in informal English. Since when has this area been closed to the public This often expresses surprise. A question with How long. is more neutral. 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PAGE 30 26 Question words more details 1 What which and whose before a noun These question words can be pronouns without a noun after them. What will be the best train There are lots of books here. Which do you want Whose was the idea They can also be determiners coming before a noun. What train willyou catch You will