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hello, I want to see whether the following structures are grammatically correct or not, in the latter case, please let me know what is the correct structure:

1. I want to argue that how they can respond ..... (or I want to argue how they can respond)

2. This paper begins by examining the question whether Schmitt’s notion of “total state” can be applied to this context? (or This paper begins by examining the question of whether Schmitt’s notion of “total state” can be applied to this context?

Answer 1

Hello Emi,

For both of your questions, the sentences you've provided in the parentheses are the correct structures. In question 2, I would argue that you can even remove "the question of" and just say "This paper begins by examining whether Schmitt's notion...

Best of luck!