Asking Open and Tag Questions

The video tutorial explores the use of open and tag questions in communication. Open questions, starting with words like why, what, which, and how, encourage detailed responses and reflection. Personal experiences are shared to illustrate their impact. Tag questions, which are statements followed by a question, seek confirmation and soften opinions. They are common in English and help build rapport. The tutorial emphasizes how both types of questions facilitate interaction, discussion, and sharing of ideas, ultimately fostering better communication and understanding.

What is the primary purpose of open questions?

• To encourage detailed and reflective responses

• To receive short, direct answers

• To end a conversation quickly

• To confirm information

Which of the following is an example of an open question?

• Is it raining?

• What are your thoughts on this topic?

• Do you like pizza?

• Isn't it cold today?

Why might someone hesitate to reach out to an old friend?

• They have nothing in common anymore

• They are too busy

• They are afraid of rejection

• They forgot the friend's contact information

What is a tag question used for?

• To express disagreement

• To start a new topic

• To ask for detailed information

• To confirm or seek agreement

Which of the following is a tag question?

• Where are you going?

• How do you do that?

• It's a nice day, isn't it?

• What time is it?