Communication Skills Worksheet: Asking Clear Questions

Interview skills lesson 2: Asking clear questions · Set 651 · 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: “How many pages should the project report be?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 You want details, not a yes or no. Which kind of question should you ask? (a) a closed question (b) no question (c) an open question (d) a trick question
3. 3.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you bring your ID card?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
8. 8.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did your team win?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.True or false: “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “How many pages should the project report be?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
11. 11.True or false: “So, like, what about the thing?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Could you explain step 3 of the experiment again?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Is it, like, okay or not?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.❓ 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
18. 18.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the form free?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.True or false: “Did you enjoy the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎯 Before asking a question in class, what helps most? (a) ask five at once (b) ask during a test (c) speak very fast (d) know what you need
22. 22.True or false: “Anything I should know, maybe?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “What about, you know, that?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Are you in Class 11?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.True or false: “Is the canteen open today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.❓ 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
27. 27.True or false: “Is it, like, okay or not?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Where should I hand in the signed consent slip?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
29. 29.True or false: “Anything I should know, maybe?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can you explain everything again?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
31. 31.True or false: “How do students usually prepare for this?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Can you explain everything again?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What would you change about the event?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.❓ 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
35. 35.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) roll your eyes (b) say thank you (c) ask it again (d) walk off silently
36. 36.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you enjoy the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.True or false: “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How did your team solve the problem?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “Are you in Class 11?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Have you finished the book?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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