open-ended question

Frequency: 8.025.1 per million words

A question that requires a full, meaningful answer rather than a simple 'yes' or 'no'.

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Examples (10)

  • The teacher encouraged students to ask open-ended questions to foster critical thinking.
  • During the interview, she posed an open-ended question about career aspirations.
  • Survey researchers often use open-ended questions to gather qualitative data.
  • He prefers open-ended questions that allow for detailed responses.
  • To understand their customers better, the company started using more open-ended questions.
  • Avoid yes/no queries; instead, frame your inquiries as open-ended questions.
  • The discussion began with an open-ended question about the future of technology.
  • Good therapists know how to ask open-ended questions to facilitate deeper conversation.
  • She struggled to answer the open-ended question without rambling.
  • His presentation included several open-ended questions for audience engagement.