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A question is an expression of uncertainty in a
particular matter, intended either to elicit an answer from an audience, or to guide
the questioner along an avenue of research. A rhetorical question, however, is asked in order to make a point, and does not expect an answer.
Grammar
In grammar, most languages distinguish interrogative sentences that ask questions from declarative sentences that make statements by syntax. Some
devices used by languages for marking questions include altered word order, the
use of an interrogative
mood or some other verb inflection such as the subjunctive mood, or the use of grammatical particles. In languages written in the Latin alphabet, the question mark (or, in the case
of Spanish, a pair of them) identifies questions.
Learning
Questions are used from the most elementary stage of learning to original research. In the scientific method, a question often forms the basis of the investigation and can be considered a
transition between the observation and hypothesis stages. Students of all ages use questions in their learning of topics, and the
skill of having learners creating "investigatable" questions is a central part of inquiry education. The Socratic method of
questioning student responses may be used by a teacher to lead the student towards the truth without direct instruction, and also
helps students to form logical conclusions.
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