An embedded question is a question that is included inside another question or statement. They are common after introductory phrases, such as:
I wonder
Could you tell me
Do you know
Can you remember
Let’s ask
We need to find out
I’d like to know
I’m not sure
Would you mind explaining
Check out the first 20 seconds of this Information Society video clip and complete the following sentences:
I wanna know what……………………………………..
I wanna know what …………………………………….
TASK 1:
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-embedded-questions.htm
TASK 2: Watch the first 35 seconds of the video clip Say (All I Need) by OneRepublic. Then write 5 questions regarding the protagonist in the video. You may use any sentence starter below:
I wonder
Could you tell me
Do you know
I’d like to know
I’m not sure
Example: I wonder what his name is.
1) ______________________________________________________
2) ______________________________________________________
3) ______________________________________________________
4) ______________________________________________________
5) ______________________________________________________
TASK 3: Listen to the song and complete the blanks with embedded questions
Do you know ____________ _____________ ______________ _______________?
Do you think ____________ _____________ ______________ _______________?
Or did you trade it for something
Somewhere better just to have it?
Do you know ____________ _____________ ______________ _______________?
Do you think ____________ _____________ ______________ _______________?
You felt it so strong, but
Nothing’s turned out ____________ _____________ ______________ .
Well, bless my soul
You’re a lonely soul
Cause you won’t let go
Of anything you hold
Well, all I need
Is the air I breathe
And a place to rest
My head
Do you know ____________ _____________ ______________ _______________?
And are you trying to shake it?
You’re doing your best and your best look
You’re praying that you make it
Well, bless my soul
You’re a lonely soul
‘Cause you won’t let go
Of anything you hold
Well, all I need
Is the air I breathe
And a place to rest
My head
I said all I need
Is the air I breathe
And a place to rest
My head
Do you…