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questions

Phoneticsques·tions, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

UK/kwˈɛstʃənz/

Plural noun

Definition

n. sentences or phrases used to find out information.

n. plural form of 'question'; inquiries made to elicit information or clarify a point.

Examples

“The teacher answers all my questions after class.”

“If you have any questions about the new health insurance policy, please contact the human resources department.”

“The witness faced a series of difficult questions from the prosecution, many of which were designed to highlight inconsistencies in his previous testimony.”

Examples

simple

“The teacher answers all my questions after class.”

contextual

“If you have any questions about the new health insurance policy, please contact the human resources department.”

complex

“The witness faced a series of difficult questions from the prosecution, many of which were designed to highlight inconsistencies in his previous testimony.”

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
Frequency
Very common
Level
A1 · Beginner
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