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What are clauses that include a wh-word called?
What are clauses that include a wh-word called?
What effect does the inclusion of a wh-word in a main clause have?
What effect does the inclusion of a wh-word in a main clause have?
What are WH-questions also called?
What are WH-questions also called?
What is the big difference between a yes/no question and a WH-question?
What is the big difference between a yes/no question and a WH-question?
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What is the effect of auxiliary-fronting on the sentence '[which kids] is he feeding'?
What is the effect of auxiliary-fronting on the sentence '[which kids] is he feeding'?
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What is the movement to the front of the sentence of a WH-expression called?
What is the movement to the front of the sentence of a WH-expression called?
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What is the purpose of 'C2' in the context of wh-questions?
What is the purpose of 'C2' in the context of wh-questions?
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What is the major contrast between 'that/whether' in C1 and the WH-expressions in C2?
What is the major contrast between 'that/whether' in C1 and the WH-expressions in C2?
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What type of clauses cannot be used to ask questions but allude to questions?
What type of clauses cannot be used to ask questions but allude to questions?
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What is the function of the yes/no complementiser 'whether' in the context of subordinate interrogative clauses?
What is the function of the yes/no complementiser 'whether' in the context of subordinate interrogative clauses?
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What distinguishes the subordinate WH-clauses from the main WH-clauses in terms of structure and display?
What distinguishes the subordinate WH-clauses from the main WH-clauses in terms of structure and display?
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What type of complementisers do not originate (are not moved from) within the clause they introduce?
What type of complementisers do not originate (are not moved from) within the clause they introduce?
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What position does the WH expression move to according to the provided text?
What position does the WH expression move to according to the provided text?
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What type of clauses can only be used to ask questions with auxiliary-fronting?
What type of clauses can only be used to ask questions with auxiliary-fronting?
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What are some examples of subordinate interrogative clauses according to the text?
What are some examples of subordinate interrogative clauses according to the text?
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Which type of interrogative clauses cannot be used to ask questions?
Which type of interrogative clauses cannot be used to ask questions?
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Study Notes
Clauses with Wh-Words
- Clauses that include a wh-word are called wh-clauses.
- The inclusion of a wh-word in a main clause makes it a question.
WH-Questions
- WH-questions are also called open questions.
- The big difference between a yes/no question and a WH-question is that a WH-question requires a more specific answer.
Auxiliary-Fronting
- The effect of auxiliary-fronting on the sentence '[which kids] is he feeding?' is that it changes the sentence structure.
- The movement to the front of the sentence of a WH-expression is called wh-movement.
C2 in Wh-Questions
- The purpose of 'C2' in the context of wh-questions is to introduce a subordinate wh-clause.
- The major contrast between 'that/whether' in C1 and the WH-expressions in C2 is that C1 is used for yes/no questions, while C2 is used for wh-questions.
Exclamative Clauses
- Exclamative clauses cannot be used to ask questions but allude to questions.
Subordinate Interrogative Clauses
- The function of the yes/no complementiser 'whether' in the context of subordinate interrogative clauses is to introduce a yes/no question.
- Subordinate WH-clauses are distinguished from main WH-clauses in terms of structure and display.
- The type of complementisers that do not originate (are not moved from) within the clause they introduce are those in C2.
Wh-Expression Movement
- The WH expression moves to the specifier position of CP according to the provided text.
- Only main WH-clauses can be used to ask questions with auxiliary-fronting.
Examples of Subordinate Interrogative Clauses
- Examples of subordinate interrogative clauses include 'I wonder what he is doing', 'I don't know who is coming', and 'She asked what we should do'.
Interrogative Clauses
- Indirect questions cannot be used to ask questions.
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Description
Test your understanding of wh-clauses and wh-questions. This quiz covers the use of wh-words in main and subordinate clauses, and how they transform main clauses into wh-questions. It also explores the concept of constituent questions and their non-yes/no answer format.
