curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-discuss-tech-trends-and-updates/6635fdc8fdd98f2b56c3bcf8.md
Expressions like do you know, could you tell me, and do you have any idea are commonly used in English to inquire or confirm information gently. You use them followed by a question and the structure of the question changes to an affirmative sentence.
Examples:
Original question What time is it? changed to Do you know what time it is?
Original question How long does it take to read this book? changed to Could you tell me how long it takes to read this book?
Which of the following sentences uses the structure do you know followed by an affirmative sentence correctly?
Do you know can he arrive on time?
This sentence incorrectly uses a modal verb can directly after Do you know. It should be Do you know if he can arrive on time?.
Do you know is it raining outside?
This sentence incorrectly forms a question directly after Do you know. The correct form should be Do you know it is raining outside?
Do you know what time the store closes today?
Do you know what time is it now?
This sentence incorrectly forms a question directly after Do you know. The correct structure uses an affirmative statement, Do you know what time it is now?
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