question
A sentence or phrase used to find out information or to test someone's knowledge. It is a fundamental tool for communication that usually requires a response or an answer from another person.
Exemplos
3 de 5Can I ask you a simple question?
Can I ask you a simple question?
The chairperson invited the audience to submit a question.
The chairperson invited the audience to submit a question.
Hey, I have a quick question for you.
Hey, I have a quick question for you.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'quest'. A question starts a quest for an answer.
Quiz rápido
If you don't understand the teacher, you should ask a ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: question
Exemplos
Can I ask you a simple question?
everydayCan I ask you a simple question?
The chairperson invited the audience to submit a question.
formalThe chairperson invited the audience to submit a question.
Hey, I have a quick question for you.
informalHey, I have a quick question for you.
The exam consists of fifty multiple-choice questions.
academicThe exam consists of fifty multiple-choice questions.
Please contact us if you have a question regarding your order.
businessPlease contact us if you have a question regarding your order.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
out of the question
impossible or not allowed
no question about it
it is definitely true
in question
being discussed or doubted
Frequentemente confundido com
A question is an inquiry seeking information, while a problem is a situation that needs a solution.
Notas de uso
The word 'question' can be used as both a noun (the inquiry itself) and a verb (the act of doubting or asking). It is one of the most common words in English for starting a conversation.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'make a question' instead of the correct collocation 'ask a question'.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'quest'. A question starts a quest for an answer.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin word 'quaestio', meaning a seeking or inquiry.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking classrooms, asking questions is highly encouraged and viewed as a sign of active learning and intelligence.
Quiz rápido
If you don't understand the teacher, you should ask a ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: question
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mean
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keep
A1To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.
begin
A1To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.
seem
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help
A1To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.
talk
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start
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