TOEFL Writing: Build a Sentence β Answer Is a Question? Stop Guessing
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00:00 Introduction
00:29 Response = Question
01:03 Example 1: Yes/No Question + Embedded WH
02:06 Example 2: Same Pattern
02:37 Decision Process
03:11 Test Strategy
03:58 Next Pattern (Response = Statement)
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Additional grammar note (optional):
Thanks to @NanheeByrnesPhD for raising an additional linguistic perspective. In embedded clauses like βwhat the takeaway wasβ, a traditional copular analysis treats the takeaway as the subject and what as linked to the complement position. This does not affect the word order pattern discussed in the video.
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TOEFL Writing: Build a Sentence β Answer Is a Question? Stop Guessing
TOEFL with Li-Yi
2,270 views
*2026/9/9 New! Try two sets of BAS online and get analysis: https://transformation-toefl.com/go/3...
Stuck below your TOEFL 2026 target?
Take one section or the full test and receive a report showing your score gaps, repeated error patterns, and what to practice next.
Youβll also get short TOEFL lessons by email, with an option to ask about my 14-day intensive if you need guided help.
π https://transformation-toefl.com/go/3...
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Response = Question
01:03 Example 1: Yes/No Question + Embedded WH
02:06 Example 2: Same Pattern
02:37 Decision Process
03:11 Test Strategy
03:58 Next Pattern (Response = Statement)
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
Additional grammar note (optional):
Thanks to @NanheeByrnesPhD for raising an additional linguistic perspective. In embedded clauses like βwhat the takeaway wasβ, a traditional copular analysis treats the takeaway as the subject and what as linked to the complement position. This does not affect the word order pattern discussed in the video.