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are those similar way to ask the same thing?
English beginner student here.
can I consider the following similar?
what name does people call by = by what name does people call you = what name does people call you for?
PS: I know "what is your name" would sove the problem, I'm just wondering if ways I've mentioned are logical or does anyone breaks the pattern?
3 Answers
- ?Lv 73 weeks ago
You're clearly not a beginner. You should know that "do" has to agree in number and tense. "People" is a plural word, so "do" would be correct.
By what name do people call you?
What name do people call you by?
- Spock (rhp)Lv 73 weeks ago
yes. English is very flexible and there are multiple ways to ask the same basic question. the "call you" construction, in context, essentially asks for the other person's nickname or short name [as opposed to their formal or birth name] Example" My grandson is named Isaiah ... but his short name (what everyone calls him) is Ike.
- ?Lv 73 weeks ago
I'm afraid that all three of your examples are incorrect
What name DO people call you by.
By what name DO people call you.
What name DO people call you.