Question

A question is what someone asks, usually when there is something that he or she does not know. In writing, a question mark ("?") comes at the end of a question.

Types of question

Sometimes a question needs a simple answer like "Yes" or "No". Sometimes a question has a more complicated answer like "Maybe", or "I don't know". There are so many types of questions and so many ways of answering questions.

Examples of these questions

People may give a short answer. People may give a long answer. It depends on the question.

• "How are you?"
• "Can I help you?"
• "Do you speak English?"
• "Is this your bag?"
• "What time is it?"
• "Where are you from?"
• "Why are you doing that?"
• "Who do you want to see?"
• "When will tea be ready?"
• "What did you say?"
• "How old are you?"
• "What time is the football game?"
• "Why do you look so funny?"
• "Why did the chicken cross the road?"
• "Where can I find the nearest subway station?"
• "Why do you allow people to change an online encyclopedia?"