I asked "what was the matter" vs "what the matter was"

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Anonymous

#514677 Sat, 17 May 08 04:07 AM

Which is correct/accepted? "I asked him what was really the matter with him." OR "I asked him what the matter really was with him."

Clive

#514686 Sat, 17 May 08 05:22 AM

Hi,

Both are OK.

Best wishes, Clive

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