Do i say, what the reason is or what is the reason?

[scott833]

1)He was absent. Do you know what is the reason why?
2)He was late. Do you know what the reason is?/ Do you know what is the reason?

 

[nyota]

1)He was absent. Do you know what is the reason why?
2)He was late. Do you know what the reason is?/ Do you know what is the reason?

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What is the reason? - direct question
Do you know what the reason is? - embedded question (a question included in another sentence)

When you're dealing with an embedded question you need to change the word order to that of a statement (not a question).

Other examples of embedded questions:
- Could you tell me where I can find the bus station? (NOT *... where can I find the bus station?)
- I was wondering if you would like to go with me? (NOT *... if would you like to go with me)
- I would like to know where she is. (NOT *... where is she.)
- I don't know what she said. (NOT *... what did she say.)

 

[JTRiff]

He was absent. Do you know why?
He was late. Why? What is his reason for being late?
Do you know why = what is the reason that,
Never a need to write it twice in one sentence.


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