direct question
nounUK /dɪˈrɛkt ˈkwɛstʃən/
US /dɪˈrɛkt ˈkwɛstʃən/
A direct question is a question that asks something straight and clear.
The teacher asked a direct question: "What is two plus two?"
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2. A question that expects a simple, factual answer rather than discussion.
"Where is the library?" is a direct question.
3. A question asked openly and without hinting or suggesting.
She asked a direct question about the schedule.
4. In grammar, a question formed with a question word or inverted word order.
"Are you coming?" is a direct question.