I have a question.

Meaning: This means that the speaker has something they want to know or ask about. It's like saying, There's something I'm curious about and I'd like to ask you.

Choice of Words: I is the first-person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker. Have is a verb that indicates possession or ownership. A is an indefinite article that refers to one unspecified item. Question is a noun that refers to an inquiry or something that is asked to be answered. Together, "I have a question" indicates that the speaker has something they want to ask or inquire about.

Alternative Expressions

I have a query.

Meaning: This is a more formal way of saying you want to ask someone something you don't know. It's like saying, I have a question that I would like you to answer formally.

Choice of Words: I refers to the speaker, in this case, you. Have means to possess or own something. A is an indefinite article that means one or some. Query is a formal word for a question. When you put them together, "I have a query" means that you want to ask someone a formal question.

I would like to ask a question.

Meaning: This is a polite way of saying you want to ask someone something you don't know. It's like saying, I would like to know something, and I would be grateful if you could tell me.

Choice of Words: I refers to the speaker, in this case, you. Would is a modal verb that expresses a desire or intention. Like is a verb that means to enjoy or desire something. To ask is a verb that means to request information. A is an indefinite article that means one or some. Question refers to a sentence that asks for information. When you put them together, "I would like to ask a question" means that you politely want to ask someone for information.

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