Communication Skills Worksheet: Asking Clear Questions

Interview skills lesson 2: Asking clear questions · Set 724 · 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: “Where should I hand in the signed consent slip?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Are you in Class 11?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Why did you choose this subject?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.True or false: “How many pages should the project report be?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Could you explain step 3 of the experiment again?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Have you finished the book?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Have you finished the book?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.True or false: “Is the form free?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Is it, like, okay or not?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Are you in Class 11?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.True or false: “What about, you know, that?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Which documents should I bring for the scholarship form?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “How do students usually prepare for this?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is it like that or something?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
18. 18.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What does a normal day here look like?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
20. 20.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What about, you know, that?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
21. 21.☝️ How many questions should you pack into one sentence? (a) three (b) five (c) as many as fit (d) one
22. 22.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How do students usually prepare for this?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) a closed question (b) a riddle (c) a long story (d) an open question
24. 24.True or false: “What time does the admission test start on Monday?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.🔓 You want details, not a yes or no. Which kind of question should you ask? (a) no question (b) a closed question (c) an open question (d) a trick question
27. 27.True or false: “Where should I hand in the signed consent slip?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is it, like, okay or not?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
29. 29.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Tell me now…” (b) “Oi, listen…” (c) “Hey, you!” (d) “Excuse me, ma’am, …”
30. 30.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did your team win?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can you explain everything again?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
32. 32.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) walk off silently (b) roll your eyes (c) say thank you (d) ask it again
33. 33.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you bring your ID card?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🎯 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
35. 35.❓ 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
36. 36.❓ 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
37. 37.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the canteen open today?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “How many pages should the project report be?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “What does a normal day here look like?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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