Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Who do you think he is? vs. Who do you think is he?
A. Who do you think he is?
B. Who do you think is he?
C. Who do you think the best actor of the year is?
D. Who do you think is the best actor of the year?
1. Which is correct in each pair above? My guess is A and D because they sound better to my ear. I'm not sure, though.
2. If my guess is correct, why is the linking verb "is" in A placed after the subject "he"; whereas in B, "is" is placed before the subject "actor"?
3. If both are possible in each pair, which is more natural in each pair?
Please advise. I would be very grateful.
B. Who do you think is he?
C. Who do you think the best actor of the year is?
D. Who do you think is the best actor of the year?
1. Which is correct in each pair above? My guess is A and D because they sound better to my ear. I'm not sure, though.
2. If my guess is correct, why is the linking verb "is" in A placed after the subject "he"; whereas in B, "is" is placed before the subject "actor"?
3. If both are possible in each pair, which is more natural in each pair?
Please advise. I would be very grateful.
Top answer
A. Who do you think he is ? OK.
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A. Who do you think he is? OK.
B. Who do you think is he? No.
C. Who do you think the best actor of the year is? OK.
D. Who do you think is the best actor of the year? OK.
C. gives me the impression that the best actor of the year has already been named as the result of a c
B. Who do you think is he? No.
C. Who do you think the best actor of the year is? OK.
D. Who do you think is the best actor of the year? OK.
C. gives me the impression that the best actor of the year has already been named as the result of a c
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