A2 Collocation 中性

Have a question.

Possess a query

意思

To have something you want to ask or clarify.

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文化背景

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.

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Use 'Quick Question'

If you want someone to stop and listen to you, start with 'Quick question.' It makes your request feel less burdensome.

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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).

意思

To have something you want to ask or clarify.

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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).

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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.

自我测试

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'have a question'.

Excuse me, teacher. I _______ about the homework.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: have a question

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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: I have a question regarding 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, ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: I have one

'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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Quick question!

'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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: had a question

The past tense of 'have' is 'had.'

Match the register to the phrase.

1. Formal, 2. Informal, 3. Slang

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1: I have a query, 2: I have a question, 3: Quick Q

'Query' is formal, 'Question' is neutral/informal, 'Quick Q' is slangy/digital.

🎉 得分: /6

视觉学习工具

When to say 'I have a question'

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School

  • Homework
  • Exams
  • Grades
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Work

  • Projects
  • Meetings
  • Deadlines
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Travel

  • Tickets
  • Gates
  • Directions

练习题库

6 练习
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'have a question'. Fill Blank A1

Excuse me, teacher. I _______ about the homework.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: have a question

In English, we use the verb 'have' with 'question.'

Which sentence is the most natural for a business meeting? Choose B1

You want to ask about the budget.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: I have a question regarding the budget.

'Regarding' is a professional way to link your question to a topic.

Fill in the missing line. dialogue_completion A2

A: Does anyone have any questions? B: Yes, ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: I have one

'One' refers back to 'question' to avoid repetition.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are in a hurry and need to ask something quickly.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Quick question!

'Quick question' signals that you won't take much of the person's time.

Use the past tense. Fill Blank A2

I _______ for you, but you already answered it in your speech.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: had a question

The past tense of 'have' is 'had.'

Match the register to the phrase. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1: I have a query, 2: I have a question, 3: Quick Q

'Query' is formal, 'Question' is neutral/informal, 'Quick Q' is slangy/digital.

🎉 得分: /6

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, 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.

相关表达

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Ask a question

similar

The action of voicing an inquiry.

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Raise a question

specialized form

To bring up a topic for discussion.

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Field questions

builds on

To answer questions from a group of people.

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Pop the question

idiom

To propose marriage.

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Beg the question

contrast

To assume the truth of an argument without proof.

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