Asking and Answering Questions

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What is the purpose of asking questions?

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To gain information, clarify understanding, or encourage discussion.

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What is a closed question?

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A question that can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'.

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What is an open question?

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A question that requires a more detailed response and cannot be answered with just 'yes' or 'no'.

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What does it mean to 'see' someone in a context like visiting a dentist?

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It means to have an appointment or meeting with that person.

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What is the structure of a basic question in English?

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It typically starts with a question word (who, what, where, when, why) or an auxiliary verb (is, are, do) followed by the subject and the main verb.

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.

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What is the significance of the word 'do' in a question?

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It is used to form questions in the present simple tense.

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What type of accommodation is typically included in a tour package?

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It usually refers to hotels or lodgings that are part of the travel arrangement.

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How do you form a question about someone's age?

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You can ask, 'How old are you?' or 'What is your age?'

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What is the role of auxiliary verbs in forming questions?

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They help to create different tenses and forms in questions.