trick question
A 'trick question' is often used to test someone's critical thinking or to catch them off guard by exploiting assumptions or common misconceptions.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A question that appears simple but is designed to be misleading or confusing, often to cause an incorrect answer.
Example
- The teacher asked a trick question to see if the students were paying attention.
- Be careful, that might be a trick question.
B2Riddles and Puzzles
(informal)A question designed to confuse or mislead by hiding a difficulty or complexity.
Example
- Riddles often include trick questions to challenge your thinking.
- The puzzle contained several trick questions that were hard to solve.
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