“Zayd is present” asserts his presence.
“Is Zayd present?” asks whether he is present, without affirming that he is.
The first is declarative and can be assessed as true or false. The second is interrogative and asks for information.
Both can be understood, but they perform different acts. Not every complete utterance makes a judgment.
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Asking versus asserting
Knowledge, Conception and Judgment
“Zayd is present” asserts his presence.
“Is Zayd present?” asks whether he is present, without affirming that he is.
The first is declarative and can be assessed as true or false. The second is interrogative and asks for information.
Both can be understood, but they perform different acts. Not every complete utterance makes a judgment.