What are questions?

A question is like a special kind of message that asks for more information or help.

Imagine you're playing hide and seek with your friends. You count to 10, and when you say "Ready or not, here I come!", but you can’t see anyone. That’s when you might ask, “Where are you?” That's a question! It helps you find your friends because it asks for an answer.

A question usually starts with words like “What,” “Who,” “Why,” or “How.” These are like special helpers that tell you what kind of answer to expect. For example:

• “What color is the sky?”, This is asking for a color.
• “Who is your favorite friend?”, This is asking for a name.

When you don’t know something, a question can be like a little helper that helps you learn. Just like you ask your mom for help when you're stuck on a puzzle, a question asks someone else to give you the answer you need.