Communication Skills Worksheet: Asking Clear Questions

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

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