Asking and Answering Questions

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What is a question?

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A question is a sentence that asks for information or seeks an answer.

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What does it mean to answer a question?

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To answer a question means to provide information or a response that addresses what was asked.

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What is the purpose of asking questions?

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The purpose of asking questions is to gain information, clarify understanding, or encourage discussion.

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What is a query?

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A query is another word for a question, often used in formal contexts.

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What is a response?

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A response is the answer or reply given to a question.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is context in a question?

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Context refers to the background information or situation surrounding a question that helps clarify its meaning.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept in a text or discussion.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a detail?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that supports the main idea.