Asked by Shyasha Booker on Jun 27, 2024
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Which of the following is an example of a hypothetical question?
A) "What did you see before entering the intersection?"
B) "Were you late for work that morning?"
C) "If a full-sized van is going 60 miles per hour, how far before an intersection must the driver apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle?"
D) "You saw that the light had turned red before you entered the intersection, didn't you?"
Hypothetical Question
A question based on assumptions or hypothetical situations, used to explore outcomes or legal principles.
Closed-ended Question
A type of question formulated to receive a specific, often "yes" or "no", answer.
- Appreciate the differences that lie between open-ended, closed-ended, and hypothetical questions.
Verified Answer
EC
Erica CompagnoJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Hypothetical questions ask about situations that are imagined or theoretical rather than actual events. Choice C asks for a response based on a hypothetical scenario involving a van's braking distance, unlike the other options which inquire about specific, real events or assert a statement to be confirmed.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the differences that lie between open-ended, closed-ended, and hypothetical questions.