Communication Skills Worksheet: Asking Clear Questions

Interview skills lesson 2: Asking clear questions · Set 553 · 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: “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Could you explain step 3 of the experiment again?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What made the play so much fun?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.True or false: “Is the bus late today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
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 a clear or a vague question? “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
7. 7.True or false: “What about, you know, that?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How did your team solve the problem?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you bring your ID card?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How do students usually prepare for this?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can you explain everything again?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
12. 12.True or false: “Is the bus late today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Where should I hand in the signed consent slip?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “How many pages should the project report be?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
16. 16.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “So, like, what about the thing?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
17. 17.True or false: “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “So, like, what about the thing?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) an open question (b) a long story (c) a closed question (d) a riddle
20. 20.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Hey, you!” (b) “Excuse me, ma’am, …” (c) “Tell me now…” (d) “Oi, listen…”
21. 21.True or false: “How do students usually prepare for this?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Could you explain step 3 of the experiment again?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
23. 23.True or false: “How do students usually prepare for this?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Is it, like, okay or not?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
26. 26.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Is the form free?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you enjoy the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is it like that or something?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
30. 30.🎯 Before asking a question in class, what helps most? (a) ask five at once (b) speak very fast (c) know what you need (d) ask during a test
31. 31.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What about, you know, that?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
32. 32.True or false: “Did your team win?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Is the form free?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “How did your team solve the problem?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the bus late today?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.True or false: “How did you get interested in coding?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
40. 40.True or false: “What made the play so much fun?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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