Basic Details
Word: Query
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning:
Noun: A question, especially one asking for information or clarification.
Verb: To ask a question or inquire about something.
Synonyms: Question, inquiry, probe, request (noun); ask, interrogate, investigate (verb)
Antonyms: Answer, reply, response (noun); respond, ignore, accept without question (verb)
Idioms and Phrases
- Call into question: To doubt or question the validity of something.
Example: "The evidence calls his honesty into question."
- Pop the question: Informally used to mean asking someone to marry.
Example: "He finally popped the question after five years of dating."
- Burning question: A very important or urgent question.
Example: "The burning question is whether the company can survive the recession."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The student raised a query about the new examination rules.
Example 2: You can query the database to find the required information.
Example 3: Her query was answered quickly by the support team.
Fun Fact
The word "query" originated from the Latin word quaerere, meaning to ask or seek. It has been used in formal writing and computing fields, especially in relation to databases.
Famous Quote
"Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers." Voltaire
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "query" mean as a noun?
a) An answer
b) A type of document
c) A question or request for information
d) A database system
Answer: c) A question or request for information
2. Which is a synonym of "query" (verb)?
a) Ignore
b) Ask
c) Reject
d) Explain
Answer: b) Ask
3. Which is an antonym of "query"?
a) Ask
b) Investigate
c) Answer
d) Clarify
Answer: c) Answer
4. What does the phrase "burning question" imply?
a) A question about fire
b) A silly question
c) A very urgent or important question
d) A question without an answer
Answer: c) A very urgent or important question
5. Choose the correct use of the word "query":
a) I open the box yesterday.
b) They queried the teacher about the homework.
c) She is a query right now.
d) Querying is not allowed in sports.
Answer: b) They queried the teacher about the homework.
