معنی
To have something you want to ask or clarify.
زمینه فرهنگی
In the US, 'having a question' is highly encouraged in schools and workplaces. It is seen as a sign of critical thinking and active participation. British speakers often use 'politeness markers' before saying they have a question to avoid sounding too direct or demanding. Directly saying 'I have a question' in the middle of a presentation can be rare. People often wait until a specific Q&A time to avoid interrupting the harmony (wa). Germans are generally very direct. 'Ich habe eine Frage' is used frequently and without much 'fluff' or extra politeness markers. In Indian English, 'I have a doubt' is the standard equivalent of 'I have a question.' It does not imply a lack of trust, just a need for clarification.
Use 'Quick Question'
If you want someone to stop and listen to you, start with 'Quick question.' It makes your request feel less burdensome.
Don't say 'I am a question'
This is the most common error. Remember, you OWN the question (have), you are NOT the question (am).
معنی
To have something you want to ask or clarify.
Use 'Quick Question'
If you want someone to stop and listen to you, start with 'Quick question.' It makes your request feel less burdensome.
Don't say 'I am a question'
This is the most common error. Remember, you OWN the question (have), you are NOT the question (am).
The 'Doubt' Trap
Avoid saying 'I have a doubt' in the US or UK unless you are expressing skepticism. Stick to 'I have a question' for learning.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'have a question'.
Excuse me, teacher. I _______ about the homework.
In English, we use the verb 'have' with 'question.'
Which sentence is the most natural for a business meeting?
You want to ask about the budget.
'Regarding' is a professional way to link your question to a topic.
Fill in the missing line.
A: Does anyone have any questions? B: Yes, ________.
'One' refers back to 'question' to avoid repetition.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are in a hurry and need to ask something quickly.
'Quick question' signals that you won't take much of the person's time.
Use the past tense.
I _______ for you, but you already answered it in your speech.
The past tense of 'have' is 'had.'
Match the register to the phrase.
1. Formal, 2. Informal, 3. Slang
'Query' is formal, 'Question' is neutral/informal, 'Quick Q' is slangy/digital.
🎉 امتیاز: /6
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
When to say 'I have a question'
School
- • Homework
- • Exams
- • Grades
Work
- • Projects
- • Meetings
- • Deadlines
Travel
- • Tickets
- • Gates
- • Directions
بانک تمرین
6 تمرینهاExcuse me, teacher. I _______ about the homework.
In English, we use the verb 'have' with 'question.'
You want to ask about the budget.
'Regarding' is a professional way to link your question to a topic.
A: Does anyone have any questions? B: Yes, ________.
'One' refers back to 'question' to avoid repetition.
Situation: You are in a hurry and need to ask something quickly.
'Quick question' signals that you won't take much of the person's time.
I _______ for you, but you already answered it in your speech.
The past tense of 'have' is 'had.'
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
'Query' is formal, 'Question' is neutral/informal, 'Quick Q' is slangy/digital.
🎉 امتیاز: /6
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, it is perfectly polite. To make it even more professional, add 'Excuse me' at the beginning.
Yes, if you have more than one, use the plural 'questions.'
'I have a question' is more direct. 'I'd like to ask something' is slightly more formal and tentative.
This is a casual shortening of 'Have you got a question?' It's very common in spoken English.
It is always 'a question FOR you.'
Yes, it's a great way to start a paragraph: 'I have a question regarding the attachment.'
This is a figurative way to say you are very confused, as if you were a cartoon character with a '?' above you.
'Query' is more formal and often used in customer service or data contexts. 'Question' is more natural for daily life.
Use 'had': 'I had a question earlier, but I found the answer.'
In most English-speaking classrooms, yes, provided you raise your hand or wait for a small pause.
عبارات مرتبط
Ask a question
similarThe action of voicing an inquiry.
Raise a question
specialized formTo bring up a topic for discussion.
Field questions
builds onTo answer questions from a group of people.
Pop the question
idiomTo propose marriage.
Beg the question
contrastTo assume the truth of an argument without proof.
