If we need to use different word order in direct and indirect questions (example: Are they planning to marry? / Do you know if they are planning to get married?), why do these embedded questions use the word order of the direct questions?
Which way did the car go? / Could you tell me which way the car went? (Instead of 'Could you tell me which way went the car?')
Why did she quit? / Can you tell me why she quit?
What time did they leave? / Do you happen to know what time they left?
Where does he live? / Can you tell me where he lives?
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