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VIicinity Posted 12 years ago
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What does this "when" mean in the sentence"The art of questioning lies in knowing which questions to ask when."

The art of questioning lies in knowing which questions to ask when. (From http://www.1000ventures.com/business_guide/crosscuttings/communication_questions.html)
Is there anything missed? Does this "when " equal to "when questioning"? If so, please,could you please explain about this kind of usage. Thanks.
  

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VIicinity Does this "when " equal to "when questioning"? No! knowing which questions to ask and when to ask these questions.

— CalifJim

  • VIicinity Does this "when " equal to "when questioning"?
  • No!
  • knowing which questions to ask and when to ask these questions.
  • This is a way of asking two questions in one.
  • I need to know what to do and how .
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VIicinityDoes this "when " equal to "when questioning"?
No!

... knowing which questions to ask and when to ask these questions.

This is a way of asking two questions in one.

I need to know what to do and how. (and how to do it)

Sometimes the "and" is omitted, as in the example you quoted: ...
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This is elliptical, that is, words have been left out for brevity and convenience, and are understood from the context. The full sentence is: The art of questioning lies in knowing which questions to ask and when to ask them. The words "and," "to," "ask," and "them" are omitted and understood from the context. Ellipsis is very often seen in English.
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Emotion: smileI got it. Thank you for your sharing.
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