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Today, in "#BBCAskThis" session of BBC news some questions about "School Reforms" were flashed. I am unable to have understood the question structure in this question:
"Surely the curriculum should be the same in each school to ensure equality?"
Notwithstanding the absence of any question word, it is a question. Could you explain what type of question is this, please?
You can ask a question by saying any statement with a rising pitch at the end, usually on the last word, and you indicate this by writing a question mark at the end. Examples:
And your name is?
So we're good?
My name is Alan?
George is fat?
My answer is terrible?
Surely the world be a better place if everyone got together and lived in harmony?
Mom?
Many times these questions expect an answer of yes or no, but not always (And your name is?).
