yes-no question

[ yes-noh ]

nounGrammar.
  1. a question calling for an answer of yes or no, as Are you ready?

Origin of yes-no question

1
First recorded in 1955–60

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yes/no question

noun
  1. grammar a question inviting the answer "yes" or "no": Compare WH question

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