Communication Skills Worksheet: Asking Clear Questions

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

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