yes/no questions
Two-answer queries only
Yes/no questions are questions that can be answered with a simple yes or no, as opposed to open-ended questions requiring explanation.
In English, they typically invert subject and verb: Are you coming?
Did she call?
Also called closed questions or polar questions.
They're useful for getting direct answers but can oversimplify complex matters.
- non-answersResponses avoiding the question
- interrogativeAsking in nature
- auxiliary verbVerb modifying main verb
- inversionReversal of position
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
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