Should we use statement form in statements, even when talking about questions?

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Should we use statement form even when talking about questions?

For example: Is it:

One can ask why we would believe that.

Or:

One can ask why would we believe that.

Thanks!

James K · Accepted Answer · 2023-03-17 05:59:22Z

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Both forms are possible here. In normal prose you would use the the embedded interogative statement "why we would..."

But it also possible to treat this as a direct quote

One can ask, "Why would we believe that?"

answered Mar 17 at 5:59

James K

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But only the first one is correct without quotation marks, right?
– user354948
Mar 17 at 6:05
Please answer that ☝🏻, since my whole question hinges on that.
– user354948
Mar 17 at 14:17

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