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Old October 11, 2012, 12:43 PM
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Haz una pregunta cuya respuesta sea a las 12 horas

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Ask a question for a 10 30 answer?
Ask a question for which answer is 1030.
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Old October 11, 2012, 12:57 PM
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1. Ask a questions whose answer is 12 o'clock.
2. Ask a question for which the answer is 12 o'clock.

For me both of these mean the same thing. However, it's possible that some people may object to #1.
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Old October 11, 2012, 01:12 PM
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Are they correct?
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Old October 11, 2012, 01:14 PM
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1. Ask a questions whose answer is 12 o'clock.
2. Ask a question for which the answer is 12 o'clock.

For me both of these mean the same thing. However, it's possible that some people may object to #1.
Actually, I object to both, but especially #1.

Ask a question to which the answer is 12 o'clock. (or 10.30)
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Old October 11, 2012, 01:59 PM
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Actually, I object to both, but especially #1.

Ask a question to which the answer is 12 o'clock. (or 10.30)
I'm not surprised. And your suggestion is better than both of mine.
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Are they correct?
The first one isn't technically. Perikles' option is the best though.
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This reminds me of a (verbal) joke. What is the question, if the answer is 9 W?

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This reminds me of a (verbal) joke. What is the question, if the answer is 9 W?

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Haha. Took just an extra second to get the joke =)
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