Basic Details
Word: Question
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: As a noun: A sentence or phrase used to find out information.
As a verb: To ask someone about something or express doubt about something.
Synonyms: Inquiry, query, interrogation, examination
Antonyms: Answer, response, reply, certainty
Idioms and Phrases
- Call into question: To express doubt about something. Example: "His honesty was called into question after the incident."
- Out of the question: Not possible or not allowed. Example: "Going on vacation now is out of the question."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher asked a difficult question during the test.
Example 2: She raised her hand to question the speaker's opinion.
Example 3: There is no question that he deserves the award.
Fun Fact
The word "question" comes from the Latin word quaestionem, meaning a seeking, inquiry, or examination. It has been used in English since the 13th century.
Famous Quote
"Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers." Voltaire
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "question" mean as a noun?
a) A kind of celebration
b) A place to relax
c) A sentence used to get information
d) A type of food
Answer: c) A sentence used to get information
2. Which of these is a synonym of "question"?
a) Answer
b) Inquiry
c) Silence
d) Statement
Answer: b) Inquiry
3. Which is an antonym of "question"?
a) Doubt
b) Inquiry
c) Query
d) Answer
Answer: d) Answer
4. Which sentence uses "question" correctly?
a) She questioned to the music.
b) He answered the question correctly.
c) Question is blue.
d) They question the cake sweetly.
Answer: b) He answered the question correctly.
5. What does the idiom "call into question" mean?
a) To make a phone call
b) To give a compliment
c) To express doubt about something
d) To answer loudly
Answer: c) To express doubt about something
