A1 noun Neutro #293 mais comum

question

/ˈkwɛstʃən/

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

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Can I ask you a simple question?

Can I ask you a simple question?

2

The chairperson invited the audience to submit a question.

The chairperson invited the audience to submit a question.

3

Hey, I have a quick question for you.

Hey, I have a quick question for you.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
question
Verb
question
Advérbio
questionably
Adjetivo
questionable
Relacionado
questionnaire
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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

1

Can I ask you a simple question?

everyday

Can I ask you a simple question?

2

The chairperson invited the audience to submit a question.

formal

The chairperson invited the audience to submit a question.

3

Hey, I have a quick question for you.

informal

Hey, I have a quick question for you.

4

The exam consists of fifty multiple-choice questions.

academic

The exam consists of fifty multiple-choice questions.

5

Please contact us if you have a question regarding your order.

business

Please contact us if you have a question regarding your order.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
question
Verb
question
Advérbio
questionably
Adjetivo
questionable
Relacionado
questionnaire

Colocações comuns

ask a question to pose an inquiry to someone
answer a question to provide information requested
difficult question a query that is hard to solve or explain
simple question an easy or straightforward query
raise a question to bring up a doubt or point of discussion

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

question vs problem

A question is an inquiry seeking information, while a problem is a situation that needs a solution.

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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.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'make a question' instead of the correct collocation 'ask a question'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'quest'. A question starts a quest for an answer.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin word 'quaestio', meaning a seeking or inquiry.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (plural: questions) Often followed by the preposition 'about' Used with verbs like 'ask', 'answer', 'pose', or 'raise'
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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

Palavras relacionadas

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To 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

A1

To 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

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To 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

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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