Interviewing Skills and Voice: Worksheet Questions

Which best describes an interview?

• A casual exchange of ideas between friends

• A structured conversation for gathering information

• A written summary of a person’s opinion

• A debate between two people

What is the primary role of the interviewer?

• To answer questions clearly and briefly

• To guide the conversation by asking questions

• To observe and evaluate silently

• To record the entire conversation word for word

Which question is most likely to produce a detailed response?

• "Did you enjoy the activity?"

• "What did you enjoy about the activity?"

• "Was the activity difficult?"

• "Is the activity required?"

Which is the best example of a closed-ended question?

• "How did you prepare for the exam?"

• "Why do you think the lesson is important?"

• "Did you complete the assignment?"

• "Can you describe your study habits?"

When should probing questions be used in an interview?

• At the beginning to introduce the topic

• When the interviewee gives unclear or brief answers

• At the end to summarize responses

• When the interviewer runs out of prepared questions

Which of the following follows the structure of active voice construction?

• Object + Verb + Subject

• Verb + Subject + Object

• Subject + Verb + Object

• Object + Subject + Verb

Which question demonstrates bias?

• "What challenges did you face in online learning?"

• "How would you describe your experience in class?"

• "Online learning is difficult, isn’t it?"

• "What strategies helped you learn better?"

Which of the following is a best example of active voice?

• A rally against the price hike was organized by community leaders.

• The price hike was protested by the citizens.

• Community leaders organized a rally against the price hike.

• A rally was being organized in the community.

What is the main purpose of the introduction stage of an interview?

• To ask all prepared questions

• To establish rapport and explain the purpose

• To summarize the interview

• To evaluate the interviewee’s answers

Which sentence emphasizes the receiver of the action?

• The manager approved the request immediately.

• The request was approved immediately by the manager.

• The manager is approving requests quickly.

• The manager approves requests every day.