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May 9, 2024 · Check out this post to discover the 5 types of English questions, such as yes/no questions, WH questions and question tags. You'll also learn how to form them and see tons of examples. By the end, you'll be able to ask native speakers any questions you might have!
May 9, 2024 · Here are 60 questions for getting to know the people around you. Why you should ask getting-to-know-you questions. Posing thoughtful questions shows that you’re personable and approachable. It also communicates to others that you value their individuality and want to get to know them better.
May 6, 2024 · When Thomas Kuhn said, “The answers you get depend on the questions you ask,” he was definitely onto something. Let’s explore the everyday types of questions people ask and the answers they’re likely to elicit.
May 18, 2024 · A question mark (?) is a punctuation symbol placed at the end of a sentence or phrase to indicate a direct question, as in: She asked, "Are you happy to be home?" The question mark is also called an interrogation point, note of interrogation, or question point.
- Richard Nordquist
May 3, 2024 · This article will help you learn how to ask and answer questions so you can begin having conversations in English—starting with the most basic types of questions. To help you, questions are divided into categories with a short explanation and example conversations.
- Kenneth Beare
May 13, 2024 · A question tag is a short phrase added to the end of a statement to turn it into a question. For example: It’s hot today, isn’t it? He doesn’t live down this street, does he? Typically, if the statement is positive, the question tag is negative. This coffee is quite strong, isn’t it? She looks like her mum, doesn’t she?
May 10, 2024 · Use “what” to ask about a thing or idea. Usually, the answer to a “what” question is a noun (a person, place, thing or idea). For example: You can also use “What?” to ask someone to repeat something, or use a longer phrase link “ What did you say?” When…? We use “when” to ask about a time or date.
