How many people there are/are there in Malaysia ?

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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

#522667 Wed, 04 Jun 08 12:48 AM

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

Word Order

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.

Mister Micawber

Indirect Questions, Direct Questions