Asked by Nejat Hussein on May 14, 2024
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Which of the following is an example of a leading 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?"
Leading Question
A question that suggests the answer or contains the information the examiner is looking to have confirmed, typically disallowed on direct examination.
Intersection
A point at which two or more roads cross or intersect, or the act of intersecting.
Brakes
Mechanical devices or systems in vehicles designed to decrease or stop their motion by applying resistance.
- Comprehend the proper utilization of open-ended, closed-ended, and leading questions.
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Zybrea KnightMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A leading question is one that suggests a particular answer or contains the information the examiner is looking to have confirmed. Option D, "You saw that the light had turned red before you entered the intersection, didn't you?" suggests an answer and leads the respondent towards confirming that the light was indeed red.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the proper utilization of open-ended, closed-ended, and leading questions.