questions; requests for information

• expressions of doubt seeking clarification

database requests for data retrieval or manipulation

• structured search statements sent to an information system

question marks in proofreading or annotation

• marks indicating uncertainty about a text

letters sent to agents or editors pitching a work

• brief proposals seeking representation or publication

(he/she/it) asks a question or requests information

• (he/she/it) expresses doubt about something

(he/she/it) sends a query to a database system

• retrieves data by executing a structured request