UNLV Closed Open Tentative And Inquisitive Questions

Examine the following and see if they tend to be closed, open, tentative, or why questions. Also, consider whether some questions could be a combination of these. Finally, come up with a better response to get the same type of information.

question 1: Did you feel good or bad about the breakup?

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Question 2: How did you feel about the death of your father?

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Question 3: How angry were you at your brother for not helping you out?

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Question 4: How many times have you been to the unemployment office?

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Question 5: Is it that you were pretty upset about being lied to?

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Question 6: How often during the day do you cry about the breakup?

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Question 7: Would you like to tell me more about the situation?

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Question 8: Will it take two or three months to get over this?

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Question 9: How often have you been in counseling and who were your counselors?

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Question 10: Why do you think your parents divorced?

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