Open Ended and Close Ended Questions

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What is an open-ended question?

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An open-ended question is one that cannot be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no.' It requires a more detailed response and encourages discussion.

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What is a close-ended question?

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A close-ended question is one that can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no,' or with a specific piece of information.

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Give an example of an open-ended question.

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An example of an open-ended question is: 'What do you think about the new school policy?'

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Give an example of a close-ended question.

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An example of a close-ended question is: 'Did you finish your homework?'

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What is the purpose of open-ended questions?

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The purpose of open-ended questions is to encourage deeper thinking, exploration of ideas, and detailed responses.

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What is the purpose of close-ended questions?

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The purpose of close-ended questions is to obtain specific information quickly and efficiently.

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How do open-ended questions promote critical thinking?

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Open-ended questions promote critical thinking by requiring individuals to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to formulate their responses.

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How do close-ended questions limit responses?

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Close-ended questions limit responses by restricting answers to predefined options, which can hinder deeper exploration of a topic.

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What type of question would you ask to gather opinions?

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You would ask an open-ended question to gather opinions.

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What type of question would you ask to confirm facts?

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You would ask a close-ended question to confirm facts.