Sanders' Union Fourth Reader by Charles W. Sanders
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1. When do you expect to return? Next week.
When_ did you say'? Next week. 2. _Where_ did you say William had gone'? To New York. NOTE II.--Answers to questions, whether direct or indirect, when expressive of indifference, take the _rising_ inflection, or the circumflex. EXAMPLES. 1. Did you admire his discourse? Not much'. 2. Which way shall we walk? I am not particular'. 3. Can Henry go with us? If he chooses'. 4. What color do you prefer? I have no particular choice'. NOTE III.--In some instances, direct questions become indirect by a change of the inflection from the rising to the falling. EXAMPLES. 1. Will you come to-morrow' or next day'? Yes. 2. Will you come to-morrow,' or next day`? I will come to-morrow. REMARK.--The first question asks if the person addressed will _come_ within the two days, and may be answered by _yes_ or _no_; but the |
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