Andromeda
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Dear teachers,
I have a question regarding the word-order in interrogative sentences. I think, the following two statements are grammatically correct; however, how do I explain the difference between them? (That is, when do we use No.2?)
1. Who is Shakespeare?
2. Who Shakespeare is?
Can the second sentence be said in situations like in a classroom for, instance, when the lecturer says, "Let me tell you who Shakespeare is"? Or, when it is becomes a heading in the slide show that goes,
"Who Shakespeare is:
1. He is an old bard of England.
2. He is the playwright of several...."
Thanks a lot.
I have a question regarding the word-order in interrogative sentences. I think, the following two statements are grammatically correct; however, how do I explain the difference between them? (That is, when do we use No.2?)
1. Who is Shakespeare?
2. Who Shakespeare is?
Can the second sentence be said in situations like in a classroom for, instance, when the lecturer says, "Let me tell you who Shakespeare is"? Or, when it is becomes a heading in the slide show that goes,
"Who Shakespeare is:
1. He is an old bard of England.
2. He is the playwright of several...."
Thanks a lot.