Where is one of the most versatile words in the English language. It can be used as an adverb, a noun, or even a conjunction. As an adverb, it generally means “at or to what place” and is used to indicate location or direction. For example: “Where are you going?” As a noun, it typically refers to “a point in space” and certain places such as countries and cities (e.g., Where do you come from?). Finally, when used as a conjunction, it links two clauses together by introducing them with questions (e.g., I don’t know where he went). In addition to its various uses within sentences themselves, there have several… Read More
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A question is a sentence, phrase, or word that expresses uncertainty or seeks information. A question mark “?” is used to end a direct question. An indirect question does not require a question mark. Questions can be rhetorical, meaning they are not meant to be answered but rather to make the reader think about something or challenge what they already believe. There are different types of questions: closed-ended and open-ended. Closed-ended questions can usually be answered with a simple “yes” or “no,” while open-ended questions will require more thought and usually cannot be answered with just one word. Open-ended questions often begin with who, what, when, where, why, how, or… Read More
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