Communication Skills Worksheet: Asking Clear Questions

Interview skills lesson 2: Asking clear questions · Set 377 · 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: “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How do students usually prepare for this?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.True or false: “How many pages should the project report be?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Is it like that or something?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can you explain everything again?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
6. 6.☝️ How many questions should you pack into one sentence? (a) one (b) five (c) three (d) as many as fit
7. 7.True or false: “Is the canteen open today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) a riddle (b) an open question (c) a long story (d) a closed question
9. 9.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.❓ 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
11. 11.🔓 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
12. 12.❓ 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
13. 13.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you enjoy the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.True or false: “Is the form free?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “What does a normal day here look like?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎯 Before asking a question in class, what helps most? (a) speak very fast (b) ask during a test (c) ask five at once (d) know what you need
18. 18.True or false: “How do students usually prepare for this?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How did your team solve the problem?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.True or false: “What would you change about the event?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Anything I should know, maybe?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
23. 23.True or false: “Did you enjoy the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “What about, you know, that?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What would you change about the event?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.True or false: “What made the play so much fun?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What does a normal day here look like?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Where should I hand in the signed consent slip?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) say thank you (b) roll your eyes (c) walk off silently (d) ask it again
32. 32.True or false: “Which documents should I bring for the scholarship form?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “How did your team solve the problem?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Did you bring your ID card?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “What does a normal day here look like?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Have you finished the book?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
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.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is it, like, okay or not?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
39. 39.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What about, you know, that?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague 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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