Patterns of Inquiry

What are the different types of questions?

• matching

• multiple choice, true or false, short answer, essay, fill-in-the-blank

• ordering

• ranking

Give an example of an open-ended question.

• What is the capital of France?

• Who won the last Super Bowl?

• How do you feel about the current political climate?

• How many days are in a week?

Explain the concept of rhetorical questions.

• Rhetorical questions are used to gather information

• Rhetorical questions are only used in formal settings

• Rhetorical questions are questions asked for effect or to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.

• Rhetorical questions always have a clear answer

How are yes/no questions structured?

• Subject + Main verb + Auxiliary verb

• Auxiliary verb + Main verb + Subject

• Main verb + Subject + Auxiliary verb

• Auxiliary verb + Subject + Main verb

Provide a question tag for the statement: 'You like ice cream.'

• You like ice cream, don't you?

• You like ice cream, do you?

• You like ice cream, isn't it?

• You like ice cream, right?

When do we use question tags in English?

• When ordering food at a restaurant

• When seeking confirmation, agreement, or expressing doubt.

• When reciting poetry

• When discussing the weather

What is the purpose of using question tags?

• To provide irrelevant information

• To confuse the listener

• To showcase knowledge

• The purpose of using question tags is to confirm information, seek agreement, or engage the listener in conversation.

Can question tags be used in formal writing?

• Yes

• Sometimes

• Only in informal writing

• No

What is the difference between a direct question and an indirect question?

• The font size used in the question

• The color of the paper the question is written on

• The number of words in the question

• The difference between a direct question and an indirect question is in how they are phrased and the level of directness in seeking information.

Give an example of a question tag that shows uncertainty.

• It's quite chilly today, isn't it?

• The sky is blue, isn't it?

• You like ice cream, don't you?

• It's really hot today, isn't it?