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I asked my colleague when was he going to his home town vs I asked my colleague about when he was going to his home town

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different structures. The first phrase uses a direct question structure, while the second one uses a prepositional phrase to introduce the question. Both can be used depending on the context and personal preference.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

I asked my colleague when was he going to his home town

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase uses a direct question structure to inquire about the timing of your colleague's visit to his home town.

Alternatives:

  • I asked my colleague when he was going to his home town.

I asked my colleague about when he was going to his home town

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase introduces the question about your colleague's visit to his home town using a prepositional phrase.

Alternatives:

  • I asked my colleague about when he was going to his home town.

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