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Well, is it?

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yes, the fact the sentence finishes with a question mark kinda gives it away

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Originally posted by eatmybishop
yes, the fact the sentence finishes with a question mark kinda gives it away
Interesting!
What about this: "Is this a question"
Is it only sentences ending with a question mark that are questions?

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Originally posted by eatmybishop
the fact the sentence finishes with a question mark kinda gives it away
But doesn't a question need to be about something? Is it enough for it to be about itself?

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Originally posted by FabianFnas
Is it only sentences ending with a question mark that are questions?
How about this statement:

"The question is whether or not this statement is a question."

Is that, for all intents and purposes, a question?

And if you say 'yes', go one step further and ask yourself "But is it really a question?"

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Originally posted by FMF
How about this statement:

"[b]The question is whether or not this statement is a question.
"

Is that, for all intents and purposes, a question?

And if you say 'yes', go one step further and ask yourself "But is it really a question?"[/b]
dude, my advice is never take blotter acid and post at the same time.

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Originally posted by FMF
How about this statement:

"[b]The question is whether or not this statement is a question.
"

Is that, for all intents and purposes, a question?

And if you say 'yes', go one step further and ask yourself "But is it really a question?"[/b]
No, it's a statement. But "But is it really a question?" is really a question.

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In one sense, a question is anything that invites or requires a response. Don't you agree?

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
In one sense, a question is anything that invites or requires a response. Don't you agree?
is that a rhetorical question or a mexican question?

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
In one sense, a question is anything that invites or requires a response. Don't you agree?
What is the response to this question then:

What is the answer to this question?

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Originally posted by FMF
Well, is it?
No, but this is an answer!

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To be or not to be, THAT is the question.

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Originally posted by eamon o
is that a rhetorical question or a mexican question?
is that a real mexican poncho or is that a sears poncho?

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Pawnhandlerteacher in math class: Do you have a question, Alexandra?

Student: Yes.

P: Is it a real question that ends in a question mark?

S: Yes.

P: OK, what's your question?

S: My brother said in some schools they have metal detectors.

P: That's not a question.

S: I know. I just wanted to say it.

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Q. Please, will you answer me one question?

A. Of course I will.

Q. .... ......... ... .............. ?

A. You said ONE question.

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