Question

Sentence or phrase used to request information.

query inquiry

A question is a sentence or phrase formulated to elicit information.

/ˈkwestʃən/

From Old French 'question' meaning 'ask', from Latin 'quaestio' meaning 'inquiry, request for explanation'.

A question is when you ask something to get information, like asking 'What's the capital of France?'

What is a question? A question is a sentence or phrase used to request information
Who asks questions? People ask questions to learn new things or confirm their understanding
Why are questions important? Questions help us understand the world and spark curiosity

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