B1 · Grammar reference · ASGD4EC8
Simple rhetorical questions Rhetorical questions are ones where the speaker doesn't really expect an answer. The answer should be obvious, and the question is asked in order to make a point.
Keywords 吗 · 不是 · 怎么 · 会 · 谁 · who · why · how
Used for Asking questions · Asking rhetorical questions · Expressing attitude
Classification HSK2 Examples (20) Add all sentences to My sentences Have you seen my cell phone? Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. Isn't that it on the table? Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. When are we having the meeting? Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. Haven't I told you that already? Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. We go on vacation today. I'm so happy! Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. Doesn't vacation start tomorrow? Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. He's caught another cold. Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. He never dresses warmly. How could he not catch a cold? Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. I might be late today. Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. You got up so late, how could you not be late? Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. I ordered a bunch of food, all stuff that you like. Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. Eating so much food at night, how could I not gain weight? Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. Their company is really impressive. Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. But then how can they have such a stupid employee? Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. I received your text. Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. Then how is it that you don't know? Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. I feel like I've gained some weight recently. Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. Who made you eat so much? Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. I can't find my key. Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. What stopped you from putting it in your bag? Illustrates Simple rhetorical questions with 吗. Further resources
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