An open-ended question is a question that can't be answered with a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’, and instead requires a longer, more detailed response. Open-ended questions often start with "why", "how", or "what" and encourage participants to explore a topic by choosing what to share and how much detail to include. There are some examples: - What are you thinking? - What is your opinion about … - Tell me about … - Can you tell us … - How do you … - How did it happen? Conversation 1 A: I'm having problems with my computer. B: Tell me about the problem. A: For some reason it won't turn on. B: What have you checked the connections on your computer? A: What connections? B: Some cords connect your computer to a power outlet. A: What will the cords keep it from turning on? B: It won't turn on if the cords aren't connected. A: I didn't think of that. B: Try it and see if it works. A: I think that I will, thanks. B: It should work, ...
