Phrase Hound found 127 phrases and 30 compound words that contain question. The most common are listed below. Open question in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 127
- question markThe punctuation mark "?", used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.
- out of the questionNot remotely possible.
- question of lawAn issue to be decided by the judge, concerning the application or interpretation of the law.
- call the questionTo end a period of debate on an issue by requiring a decision to be made with respect to that issue.
- good questionAn acknowledgement that a question is difficult to answer.
- question of timeSynonym of matter of time: An inevitable result; something that is bound to happen.
- Question TimeA time during a sitting of parliament wherein Members of Parliament pose questions to government ministers (including the Prime Minister) which they are obliged to answer.
- question of factAn issue that has not been predetermined and authoritatively answered by the law.
- yes-no questionA question that can only be answered by yes or no and does not allow for elaboration or detail.
- ask the questionTo make an appeal to the umpire against the batsman.
- leading questionA question that suggests the answer or that contains the information for which the examiner is looking.
- question the questionTo ask that a proposed question's presuppositions be explicitly justified, especially as a preliminary to answering it, for example a complex question or loaded question.
- One Question
- open questionA type of question that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no and requires a longer, more detailed response.
- asking the questionpresent participle and gerund of ask the question
- asked the questionsimple past and past participle of ask the question
- tag questionA question inviting the listener to indicate agreement, formed by adding a "tag" word or expression to a statement.
- cross-questionA question posed during a cross-examination.
- Jewish QuestionThe question of and debate over the appropriate status and treatment of Jews in society, particularly in Europe.
- Question PeriodIn the federal and provincial parliaments, a period of regularly scheduled time in the lower chamber during which members of the official opposition party and other members may direct questions to the prime minister and to cabinet …
- without questiontotally obediently
- closed questionA question that can only be responded to with a set number of answers (typically yes and no).
- pop the questionTo propose marriage.
- multiple-choice questionA question where several answers are presented and the respondent must choose the correct one.
- previous questionIn parliamentary procedure, a call to end debate on a pending proposal and bring it to an immediate vote.
Compound words 30
- unquestionablyWithout question; beyond doubt; indubitably.
- unquestionableUndeniable, obvious.
- questionerA person who asks questions, or who conducts an official enquiry.
- counterquestionA question that serves as a reply to, or distraction from, another.
- subquestionA question making up part of a larger question.
- questionlessCertain; indubitable; unquestionable; not admitting of question or doubt.
- questionaryA questionnaire.
- metaquestionA question about questions.
- midquestionA point in time during which a question is being asked.
- nonquestionAny utterance that is not a question.