Questioning Types: L2 Childcare

Scenario: A child is upset because they can’t find their favourite toy. What type of question would help understand the situation?

• Open-ended question

• Yes/No question

• Rhetorical question

• Multiple choice question

Scenario: During a group activity, a child says, "I don't want to play anymore." What type of question should you ask to explore their feelings?

• Leading question

• Yes/No question

• Closed question

• Clarifying question

Scenario: A parent asks if their child ate lunch today. What type of question can provide a simple response?

• Open-ended question

• Yes/No question

• Hypothetical question

• Probing question

Scenario: A child tells you they were scared during storytime. What type of question can help them express their feelings further?

• Probing question

• Closed question

• Hypothetical question

• Leading question

Scenario: A child is hesitant to join a new activity. What type of question can encourage them to share their thoughts?

• Closed question

• Open-ended question

• Rhetorical question

• Yes/No question

Scenario: A child is excitedly talking about their weekend. What type of question can help you learn more about their experience?

• Clarifying question

• Closed question

• Leading question

• Rhetorical question

Scenario: A child is unsure about how to solve a puzzle. What type of question can guide them without giving away the answer?

• Leading question

• Open-ended question

• Yes/No question

• Rhetorical question

Scenario: A child is upset after a disagreement with a friend. What type of question can help them reflect on the situation?

• Probing question

• Closed question

• Hypothetical question

• Yes/No question