Communication Skills Worksheet: Asking Clear Questions

Interview skills lesson 2: Asking clear questions · Set 298 · 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.True or false: “Is the form free?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.☝️ How many questions should you pack into one sentence? (a) three (b) one (c) as many as fit (d) five
4. 4.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) a closed question (b) an open question (c) a riddle (d) a long story
5. 5.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Are you in Class 11?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did your team win?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “So, like, what about the thing?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
9. 9.True or false: “Which documents should I bring for the scholarship form?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
11. 11.True or false: “Is the bus late today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Have you finished the book?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can you explain everything again?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
14. 14.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How did your team solve the problem?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.❓ 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
16. 16.True or false: “Could you explain step 3 of the experiment again?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “How many pages should the project report be?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
18. 18.True or false: “Are you in Class 11?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “What do I do?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What would you change about the event?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.🔓 You want details, not a yes or no. Which kind of question should you ask? (a) no question (b) a trick question (c) an open question (d) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is it like that or something?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
26. 26.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) say thank you (b) ask it again (c) roll your eyes (d) walk off silently
27. 27.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Where should I hand in the signed consent slip?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
28. 28.True or false: “Is it, like, okay or not?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Did you enjoy the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “How did you get interested in coding?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.❓ 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
32. 32.True or false: “Are you in Class 11?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
34. 34.True or false: “Which documents should I bring for the scholarship form?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Why did you choose this subject?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “Have you finished the book?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Can you explain everything again?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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