Meanings
nounbonus question (plural bonus questions)
plural bonus questions
- educationAn additional question added to a quiz or test that allows a student to earn additional points if answered correctly, but does not negatively impact their overall score if answered incorrectly.
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bonus question. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bonus%20question
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bonus question,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bonus%20question.
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