Factual, Inferential and Evaluative Questions Quiz

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1. Determine the factual question: "Lily bought a new car after saving money for two years."

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"How long did Lily save to buy a new car?" seeks a specific, concrete piece of information about Lily's savings duration. It does not require interpretation or the drawing of conclusions beyond the explicit details provided, making it a straightforward factual query. The answer can be directly retrieved from the given information without the need for inference or evaluation.

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Factual, Inferential and Evaluative Questions Quiz - Quiz

Want to test your understanding of different question types? Take our Factual, Inferential, and Evaluative Questions Quiz. This quiz is designed to enhance your ability to identify and differentiate between three crucial types of questions. Factual questions require direct answers that are explicitly stated in the text.

Inferential questions... see moreask you to read between the lines and make logical deductions. Evaluative questions challenge you to assess information and express your judgments or opinions. By participating in this quiz, you'll develop key skills that are essential for academic success and everyday decision-making. Get ready to improve your comprehension and analytical abilities in a clear and focused way. see less

2. Which of the following is a factual question? "Sarah decided to skip the party to study for her exam."

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"What was Sarah doing instead of going to the party?" qualifies as a factual question because it directly requests a specific piece of information that can be explicitly found or inferred from the given statement. It does not require interpretation or speculation beyond what is stated about Sarah's actions, making it purely factual. The question is concrete and answerable with a direct reference to Sarah's actions, distinguishing it from inferential questions that would require deducing her motivations or evaluative questions that would involve judgments about her decision.

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3. What is the factual question in this description? "After three years of research, Dr. Ellis published her findings."

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"How long did Dr. Ellis research before publishing?" seeks a precise duration of time Dr. Ellis spent on research, which is directly answerable with specific information given in the statement. This factual question requires no inference or evaluation but merely the extraction of a concrete fact from the data.

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4. Identify the factual question: "The museum added a new exhibit on ancient Egypt last week."

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"When was the new exhibit added?" asks for a specific date or time period, a factual inquiry that does not involve reasoning beyond the explicit content or forming opinions about the exhibit.

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5. Which question is inferential? "The concert ended late, and the audience was thrilled."

Explanation

"How did the audience react to the concert?" requires understanding or deducing the audience's reaction based on the event's description. The phrase "the audience was thrilled" allows one to infer their positive reaction, showcasing how inferential questions operate by understanding implications rather than direct queries.

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6. What is the evaluative question in this scenario? "Gina completed the project ahead of schedule."

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"Did Gina do a good job on the project?" is evaluative, asking the respondent to make a judgment about the quality of Gina’s work on the project. It involves assessing the outcomes and possibly the process described, going beyond stating facts or making inferences.

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7. Select the evaluative question: "Neil received praise for his innovative approach to the problem."

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"Was Neil's approach effective?" requires a judgment on the success or effectiveness of Neil’s approach, based on its innovative aspect and the praise received. This evaluative question compels the respondent to use personal or general criteria to assess outcomes and approaches.

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8. Choose the inferential question: "Tom laughed loudly when he won the chess game."

Explanation

"How did Tom feel about winning?" asks for an understanding of Tom's emotional state, inferred from his action of laughing loudly. This question requires the respondent to deduce Tom's feelings based on his behavior, exemplifying how to read between the lines to infer emotional states from observable actions.

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9. Identify the inferential question: "The office was unusually quiet on Friday afternoon."

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"Why was the office quiet?" is an inferential question as it asks for a reason or cause, requiring understanding context and deducing information not explicitly stated in the sentence. The question prompts analysis of potential underlying reasons behind the office's quietness, encouraging speculation based on implied information. This type of question engages with possible explanations or interpretations beyond mere factual recall.

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10. Which of the following is an evaluative question? "Jack's presentation was well-received by his colleagues."

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"Was Jack's presentation effective?" is evaluative because it necessitates forming an opinion or judgment based on the information provided about the reception of Jack's presentation. It extends beyond mere facts or inferences and into assessing the quality and outcome of the presentation, which is subjective and varies depending on one’s criteria for effectiveness.

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Determine the factual question: "Lily bought a new car after...
Which of the following is a factual question? "Sarah decided to skip...
What is the factual question in this description? "After three years...
Identify the factual question: "The museum added a new exhibit on...
Which question is inferential? "The concert ended late, and the...
What is the evaluative question in this scenario? "Gina completed the...
Select the evaluative question: "Neil received praise for his...
Choose the inferential question: "Tom laughed loudly when he won the...
Identify the inferential question: "The office was unusually quiet on...
Which of the following is an evaluative question? "Jack's presentation...
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