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Ask for the missing detail
Choose the missing detail first. Where asks about a place; when asks about a time.

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A direct question
In a direct question with be, say: Where is the room? Be comes before the subject.

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An embedded question
In an embedded question, say: Do you know where the room is? Use statement order inside.

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A time phrase can move
A time phrase can often go first or last: Tomorrow, we meet. We meet tomorrow.

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Check the complete pattern
Read the complete English pattern. Do not copy another language’s word order mechanically.

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Your next step
Read the question guide, then use sentence builder to compare a complete English order.