Embedded Questions
Yes. Embedded Questions follow statement word order. Direct questions do not.
A tumor is a abnormal mass of cells.
What is a premise?
A premise is the reasoning for an argument/conclusion.
Is the sentence below a direct or embedded question?
Where is the doctor?
That is a direct question.
If we wanted to make it an embedded question we could write....
I wonder where the doctor is.
What does "evaluated" mean?
It means to form an idea, judge, test, or analyze something.
What is an example of an Logical Fallacy?
Bandwagoning
Either/or
Slippery Slope
How can we make this direct question an embedded question?
Where is the pain in your leg?
We could say....
Could you tell me where the pain in your leg is?
What does it mean to "confer" with someone?
It means to talk about or exchange ideas to reach a decision or opinion.
Identify the premise and the conclusion in the paragraph below.
Studies show that people who engage in physical activity have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Therefore, maintaining an active lifestyle is essential for preventing heart disease.
Premise: Studies show that people who engage in physical activity have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Conclusion: Therefore, maintaining an active lifestyle is essential for preventing heart disease.
What punctuation would you use for this embedded question?
I wonder what my lab results are [ ]
We would use a period because this question is introduced by the statement "I wonder".
What does "reluctant" mean?
It means to be hesitant or unwilling to do something.
This is an example of what logical fallacy?
If we let students retake exams, they’ll want to retake entire courses. This will lead to a complete collapse of academic standards and students will never have to work hard again. So we cannot allow students to retake exams under any circumstances.
Slippery Slope.
This argument says that if one thing happens (retaking exams) then students will never work hard and then academic standards will be ruined.
What is a main clause (statement or question) you can use to introduce a embedded question?
I wonder...
Can you tell me...
Do you remember....
Could you explain...
Do you know.....
What does "high blood pressure" mean?
High blood pressure is when the pressure of blood flowing through your veins is too high. It can lead to heart problems such as stroke and heart attacks.
What is an example of a signal word of a conclusion?
It follows that, therefore, so , hence, consequently