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WorksheetsNNTT_Lesson 4
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which form of question states a fact before adding a question?
Statement plus question
Suggestive question
Interpreting question
Indirect question
Which is the following feature NOT of traditional form for an interview?
Begin with general or unusual question
End with clear and concise information
Ask specific question from the start to attract audiences
Ask questions more specific when turning into the body of the interview.
The effects of Open Qs are to give the (a) a chance to go into more detail, to explain the background, reasons, developments, or personal opinions.
Which one is a suggestive question?
Why did you choose this?
Do you agree that it was a good decision to stop social distancing in the Mid-Autumn Festival?
When is your new album debuted?
4. Which is NOT TRUE? We should not open with “Could you tell us something about…?” because:
Question is too broad and unfocussed.
Question has the risk of losing control of the interview.
Question is too personal.
Answers of the interviewee for this question may drive the interview on the wrong track.
What are the effects of Closed Qs?
Waste time
can make interviews become an argument
Have to ask follow-up questions to find out more details.
When do the indirect questions to be used?
Imply something with expectation for interviewee’s agreement or disagreement in a very lively way.
Offer a possible interpretation in a follow-up question.
Ask interviewee questions made by a third party (person/organization less directly involved in the interview).
Among the 2 below examples, What is an example of information question?
Q: When will you debut the new album?
A: It’ll be next month if there are no problems.
Q: Do you think it's a good idea to take advantage of leftovers for organic fertilizer?
A: It’s a wonderful idea and should be known widely for environmental and non-wasting food purposes.
In terms of Non-verbal interruption, what to do if the interviewee’s answers are too long?
Open your mouth and take a breath.
Interrupt with “but” and add a short, quick question if the interviewee takes a breath.
Calling interviewees by their name.
Use hand gestures.
When do the suggestive questions to be used?
Imply something with expectation for interviewee’s agreement or disagreement in a very lively way.
Give the interviewee a chance to go into more detail, to explain the background, reasons, developments or personal opinions.
Force the interviewee to make the original answer clear and understandable for the listeners.
