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3. Does a salt-free diet benefit everyone?

Do you know if

4. Do most people eat a lot of carbs?

I’m not sure whether

5. Is coffee good for your health?

Is there research about whether

6. Do most people follow a specific diet?

I’m not sure whether or not

7. Have you had an allergic reaction to a food?

I can’t remember if

8. Are artificial colors in foods harmful?

Do you know whether

B SPEAK. Work with a partner. Compare your answers to exercise A. Then read and respond to
each sentence you completed using your own knowledge.

A: Can you tell me whether it’s a good idea to eat different colored foods?

B: I think it is a good idea. My mother always said, “A colorful plate is a healthy plate!”

14.3. Noun Clauses with Wh- Words

Wh- Question Noun Clause with Wh- Words
Why did you miss the deadline? Please explain why you missed the deadline.
When did the teacher arrive? | wonder when the teacher arrived.
What time do you want to leave? Can you tell me what time you want to leave?

1. A noun clause can begin with a wh- word | wonder when the cooking class is starting.
such as when, where, why, who, what, how, Do you remember how the oven works?
whose, how many, how much, and how old. Did you write down what the instructor said?
Can you tell me how much the ring costs?

2. Anoun clause with a wh- word can be part of /¥ I'm not sure where the park is.
a statement or a question. Use statement word X |'m not sure where is the park.
order (subject + verb) in noun clauses with
/¥ Can you tell me how far the park is?
wh- words.
X Can you tell me how far is the park?

3.Do not use do, does, did in noun clauses with Wh- Question: Where clo the Smiths live?
/ Do you know where the Smiths live?
wh- words. / | have no idea where the Smiths live.

X | have no idea where do the Smiths live.

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