I have a doubt/question. My question is whether to use "doubt" or "question" when you have some problem in understanding something. I think "I have a doubt" is Indian English as I have heard this sent

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I have a doubt/question. My question is whether to use "doubt" or "question" when you have some problem in understanding something. I think "I have a doubt" is Indian English as I have heard this sentences many a time here in my place. For example, after teaching a lesson, a teacher may ask "Do you have any doubt?" But I think it is the same thing as "Do you have any question?" Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

28 mei 2017 15:24

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Definitely 'Question'.

28 mei 2017

Hi! I think you should definitely use "question" in that context: "do you have any questions?". Also, you can say: "are there any parts of the lesson you're not clear on/ have trouble understanding"?. This way you will sound more natural.

28 mei 2017

Soheil is absolutely correct. In addition, I would say that "doubt" is used for something where you are suspicious or are questioning the truth or ability of someone/something. For example: - Ben and Angela seem happy together, but I have some doubts about whether he's faithful to her. - I doubt that I could get him to tell the truth. - There are doubts about whether the EU can recover from Brexit.

28 mei 2017

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