alternative question

American  

noun

Grammar.

1. a question that offers the listener a choice of two or more alternatives and is characterized by rising intonation on each alternative except for the final one, which has falling intonation, as Would you like coffee, tea, or soda?

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Example Sentences

Then came the alternative question:

From Washington Times

It’s far preferable to the alternative question that threatened to dominate early camp: If and when Metcalf is going to show up.

From Seattle Times

He argued that approving Question D would be a mistake but stopped short of endorsing the council’s alternative, Question C.

From Washington Post

Support fell even further than an alternative question, with less detail, was asked.

From Washington Post

The alternative question we have recommended addresses this.

From The Guardian