yes-no question
yes-no question noun: a question that can only be answered by yes or no and does not allow for elaboration or detail.
Noun
yes-no question (plural yes-no questions)
- A question that can only be answered by yes or no and does not allow for elaboration or detail.
- To make it clear for the jury, I will ask you a simple yes-no question. Did you enter the house on the night of the 15th?
- Synonyms:
- binary question, polar question
Synonyms of yes-no question
Forms of yes-no question
| plural | yes-no questions |
|---|---|
| alternative form | yes/no question |
| alternative form | yes-or-no question |
Questions about yes-no question
- What does yes-no question mean?
- Yes-no question means a question that can only be answered by yes or no and does not allow for elaboration or detail.
- What part of speech is yes-no question?
- Yes-no question is a noun.
- What is the plural of yes-no question?
- The plural of yes-no question is yes-no questions.
Words near yes-no question in the dictionary
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