- The question word always comes first.
- The finite verb immediately follows the question word in interrogative sentences with a question word.
- The other parts of the sentence remain in their normal order after the finite verb.
| Woordvolgorde (Word order) | Voorbeeld (Example) | |
|---|---|---|
| Zonder vraagwoord (Without question word) | Persoonsvorm - Onderwerp - Tijd - Plaats - Lijdend voorwerp (Finite verb - Subject - Time - Place - Direct object) | Heeft de manager vandaag de vacature bekeken? (Has the manager looked at the vacancy today?) |
| Met een vraagwoord (With a question word) | Vraagwoord - Persoonsvorm - Onderwerp - Tijd - Plaats - Lijdend voorwerp (Question word - Finite verb - Subject - Time - Place - Direct object) | Wanneer heeft de manager de vacature bekeken? (When has the manager looked at the vacancy?) |
Exercise 1: Vraagzin
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Waar, Wat, Heeft, gestuurd, Welk, vindt
1.
... neem je mee naar het sollicitatiegesprek?
(What do you take to the job interview?)
2.
Heb je vandaag een brief ... naar HR?
(Did you send a letter to HR today?)
3.
Waar ... de training voor nieuwe medewerkers plaats?
(Where does the training for new employees take place?)
4.
... wordt het interview gehouden?
(Where is the interview held?)
5.
... zijn de vereisten voor de nieuwe functie?
(What are the requirements for the new position?)
6.
... voordeel heeft een contract bij dit bedrijf volgens jou?
(What advantage does a contract with this company have according to you?)
7.
... de directeur het salaris voor deze maand al bevestigd?
(Has the director already confirmed the salary for this month?)
8.
... de manager het contract gisteren ondertekend?
(Did the manager sign the contract yesterday?)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct sentence with a correct use of the indirect object in the context of a job interview.
1.
The placement of 'to' before 'me' is incorrect; the preposition does not belong here.
The preposition 'about' is incorrect in combination with 'tell' and the indirect object.
2.
The addition of 'to' here is superfluous and causes an unnatural sentence.
The word order is wrong; the indirect object must come before the direct object or be used with a preposition.
3.
The word order is incorrect; the indirect object must be directly after the auxiliary verb.
The word order is incorrect; 'well' does not belong before 'a recommendation' without further adjustment.
4.
The placement of 'me' is incorrect; it must be directly before the direct object.
The word order is incorrect; 'question' should immediately follow 'a', not be interrupted by extra words.
