Pattern: V wh

The pattern can be best understood by viewing the interactive construction network link above.

To examine the individual constructions please see the tables below:

Examples
We demonstrated what needed to be done… (BNC)
Norman doubted whether he would find his way. (BNC)
I would like to influence what was taught in schools. (BNC)
The budget available may determine what form of advertising a retailer chooses. (BNC)
We must find out when Karl is coming back. (BNC)
Constructions
1. the explain what is the case construction2. the inquire what is the case construction3. the debate what is the case construction4. the agree what is the case construction5. the recommend what should happen construction6. the know what is the case construction7. the doubt whether something is the case construction8. the care whether something is the case construction
9. the misunderstand what is the case construction10. the speculate what might be the case construction11. the decide what should take place construction12. the consider what might be the case construction13. calculate what is the case construction14. the find out what is the case construction15. the observe what is the case construction16. the entity reveals what is the case construction
17. the investigate what is the case construction18. the demonstrate what is the case construction19. the influence what takes place construction20. the entity determines what takes place construction

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