#embedded question

Ruminations on open interrogative subordinated finite content clauses.

Dear Language Nerd, As often happens, I recently preceded an observation with “I wonder what….” I often see that sort of thing with a question mark at the end, but it’s obviously not a question. Equally obviously, a question is implied. So my question to YOU is: I wonder what the term is for this kind of question/statement? -Laura *** Dear Laura, It’s an open interrogative subordinated finite…