Communication Skills Worksheet: Asking Clear Questions

Interview skills lesson 2: Asking clear questions · Set 99 · 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) as many as fit (b) five (c) three (d) one
2. 2.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” is an open 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: “What did you enjoy most about the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “So, like, what about the thing?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
6. 6.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Are you in Class 11?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🙏 After you get an answer, what is a good habit? (a) ask it again (b) walk off silently (c) say thank you (d) roll your eyes
8. 8.True or false: “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: “Where should I hand in the signed consent slip?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Is the form free?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.True or false: “Is the bus late today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Have you finished the book?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔒 You only need to confirm a date. Which kind of question is quickest? (a) an open question (b) a closed question (c) a riddle (d) a long story
16. 16.True or false: “Is it, like, okay or not?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Can I use a pencil for the diagram in Question 4?” (a) a vague question (b) a clear question
18. 18.True or false: “How did your team solve the problem?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “How many pages should the project report be?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
20. 20.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “Is it, like, okay or not?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
21. 21.True or false: “What about, you know, that?” is a clear question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “How did you get interested in coding?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎯 Before asking a question in class, what helps most? (a) know what you need (b) speak very fast (c) ask five at once (d) ask during a test
24. 24.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How do students usually prepare for this?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What about, you know, that?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
26. 26.True or false: “Did your team win?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Is it like that or something?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.❓ Is this a clear or a vague question? “What do I do?” (a) a clear question (b) a vague question
29. 29.❓ 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
30. 30.🔓 You want details, not a yes or no. Which kind of question should you ask? (a) no question (b) a closed question (c) a trick question (d) an open question
31. 31.True or false: “Anything I should know, maybe?” is a vague question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “How did you get interested in coding?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.❓ 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
34. 34.True or false: “Is the canteen open today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Oi, listen…” (b) “Hey, you!” (c) “Excuse me, ma’am, …” (d) “Tell me now…”
36. 36.True or false: “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Is the form free?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you enjoy the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “Could you explain step 3 of the experiment again?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Why did you choose this subject?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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