Communication Skills Worksheet: Asking Clear Questions

Interview skills lesson 2: Asking clear questions · Set 925 · 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.☝️ How many questions should you pack into one sentence? (a) one (b) three (c) five (d) as many as fit
2. 2.True or false: “How did your team solve the problem?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.True or false: “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) walk off silently (b) ask it again (c) say thank you (d) roll your eyes
6. 6.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What does a normal day here look like?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.True or false: “Is it like that or something?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Excuse me, ma’am, …” (b) “Hey, you!” (c) “Tell me now…” (d) “Oi, listen…”
9. 9.True or false: “So, like, what about the thing?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “What would you change about the event?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) an open question (b) a riddle (c) a closed question (d) a long story
12. 12.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What about, you know, that?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
13. 13.🎯 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
14. 14.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can you explain everything again?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
15. 15.🔓 You want details, not a yes or no. Which kind of question should you ask? (a) a closed question (b) an open question (c) a trick question (d) no question
16. 16.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Can you explain everything again?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
21. 21.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Why did you choose this subject?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.❓ 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
23. 23.True or false: “Did your team win?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Huh? The stuff for tomorrow?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “How many pages should the project report be?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “How many pages should the project report be?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “How did your team solve the problem?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Can you explain everything again?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Is it, like, okay or not?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Did you bring your ID card?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Is the canteen open today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.❓ 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
35. 35.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the form free?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What do I do?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
37. 37.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “What would you change about the event?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Are you in Class 11?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “Which documents should I bring for the scholarship form?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False

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