Question about questions.

1. "What do you think is the best American novel?"

2. "What do you think the best American novel is?"

I know which one sounds better. But is the first one incorrect for any reason?

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Originally Posted by Quixote

1. "What do you think is the best American novel?"

2. "What do you think the best American novel is?"

I know which one sounds better. But is the first one incorrect for any reason?

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They are equally correct. I prefer 1.