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Eagerlearner  +  522665 Wed, 04 Jun 08 12:43 AM
Hello, I want to know precisely, which one is right or wrong, or are both of them correct ? Also why is it right or wrong ?

How many people there are in Indonesia ?

How many people are there in Indonesia ?


Thank you very much.
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Mister Micawber  +  522666 Wed, 04 Jun 08 12:44 AM
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This is the correct word order for direct questions in English:

How many people are there in Indonesia ?
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Eagerlearner, 1 yr 170 days ago
Thanks for the prompt reply, that helps.
Eagerlearner  +  522674 Wed, 04 Jun 08 01:17 AM
Hey, then you mean this is correct word order for indirect quenstion in English ? Thanks

How many people there are in Indonesia ?
Eagerlearner
Mister Micawber  +  522744 Wed, 04 Jun 08 05:46 AM
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Yes and no; more sentence is needed. Here is an indirect question:


He asked me how many people there are in Indonesia.
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