Definition of 'direct question'

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direct question in British

noun

a question asked in direct speech, such as Why did you come?

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The direct question made his father flinch. Christianity Today (2000)In most cases they do it simply by asking direct questions to suitably selected samples of people. Paul Martin MAKING HAPPY PEOPLE (2005)You have a stronger attitude to relationships and will be able to ask direct questions instead of guessing. The Sun (2010)Officials tried to play down the threat, saying that she had simply answered a direct question. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Don't be afraid of asking direct questions. Times, Sunday Times (2014)And it's not simply direct questions about birthdays that should be avoided. Times, Sunday Times (2006)

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Definition of direct question from the Collins English Dictionary

Subordination

When two or more clauses are joined by a conjunction other than and, but, or, or yet, one of the clauses is the main clause; the other clauses are subordinate clauses. The different types of subordin...