asking

"I bought a new table out of necessity. My old one was ruined."

"The company offered generous remuneration for the extra hours worked. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The police interrogated the suspect at some length before they let him go."

"What is your question?"

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

"The landlord and the tenant are negotiating the rent for the apartment. "

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"What is your question?"

"Sire, do I have your permission to execute this traitor?"

"They were collecting donations for the elderly at Christmas."

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "