questions (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɛstʃənz/

Definition

A sentence or phrase used to elicit information.

Examples

• The teacher asked the students to write down their questions.

• He had a lot of questions about the new policy.

• Please submit any questions you have by the end of the day.

How to Use questions

ask questions (collocation)

To pose an inquiry seeking information. — "Don't be afraid to ask questions in class."

answer questions (collocation)

To provide a response to an inquiry. — "The speaker took time to answer questions from the audience."

have questions (collocation)

To possess inquiries that need to be addressed. — "If you have questions, please raise your hand."

questions about (prepositional phrase)

Inquiries related to a specific topic or subject. — "She had many questions about the job description."

Synonyms of questions

Words with a similar meaning to questions:

• inquiries
• queries
• interrogations
• posers

Antonyms of questions

Words with the opposite meaning to questions:

• answers
• solutions

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