Collocation
easy question
a question that is simple to answer and not difficult
Definition
'easy question' is a common English collocation. a question that is simple to answer and not difficult
easy + question
“That is an easy question—of course we should start now.”
Examples
- That is an easy question, so I can answer it right away.
- For her, calculating the total was an easy question.
- It was an easy question on the quiz, and almost everyone got it right.
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- Choosing tea instead of coffee was an easy question for him.
- Whether we should call a taxi or walk is an easy question in this rain.
- Is it safe to back up your files regularly? That is an easy question.
- When you compare the two options, the cheaper one becomes the easy question.
- Once the instructions were explained clearly, it turned into an easy question.
- For an experienced mechanic, finding the problem is often an easy question.
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