Wh-question
//ˈdʌbl̩juː eɪtʃ ˈkwɛst͡ʃən// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A question that is introduced by a wh-word (what, where, why, etc.) and cannot be answered by yes or no.
"In general each kind of Wh question calls for an answer which is an instance of a particular major sentence constituent."
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of wh-question. alt-of
"Note that one cannot describe such basic processes as yes–no question and WH-question formation, negation, or the use of emphatic particles in Sinhala without involving focusing, [...]"
Example
More examples"In general each kind of Wh question calls for an answer which is an instance of a particular major sentence constituent."
Etymology
From the fact that many of the adverbs and pronouns that are used at the beginning of such sentences, such as what, when, which, who, and why, begin with wh.
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