Communication Skills Worksheet: Asking Clear Questions

Interview skills lesson 2: Asking clear questions · Set 166 · 40 questions

Tip (Name exactly what you need): A clear question names exactly what you need: the thing, the date, the number, the step. Open questions start with what, how or why and invite details; closed questions get yes, no or one word — good for confirming a fact. Ask one question at a time, begin politely (“Excuse me, ma’am, …”) and say thank you for the answer.

1. 1.True or false: “Could you explain step 3 of the experiment again?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 You want details, not a yes or no. Which kind of question should you ask? (a) an open question (b) no question (c) a closed question (d) a trick question
3. 3.True or false: “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “What does a normal day here look like?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Oi, listen…” (b) “Hey, you!” (c) “Tell me now…” (d) “Excuse me, ma’am, …”
6. 6.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “How many pages should the project report be?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
7. 7.True or false: “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Is the canteen open today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How did your team solve the problem?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.True or false: “Have you finished the book?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How did you get interested in coding?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Which documents should I bring for the scholarship form?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
13. 13.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What does a normal day here look like?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.True or false: “So, like, what about the thing?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “What would you change about the event?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) roll your eyes (b) ask it again (c) say thank you (d) walk off silently
19. 19.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the form free?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.True or false: “Are you in Class 11?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
22. 22.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Have you finished the book?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What about, you know, that?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
25. 25.True or false: “How do students usually prepare for this?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the bus late today?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
28. 28.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Anything I should know, maybe?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
29. 29.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) a closed question (b) an open question (c) a long story (d) a riddle
30. 30.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “What do I do?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can you explain everything again?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
34. 34.True or false: “Can you explain everything again?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “What does a normal day here look like?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Have you finished the book?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Which documents should I bring for the scholarship form?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “What about, you know, that?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question

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