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Greetings Based on Time of Day SESSION 9 Asking Questions I
It is also customary to adjust greetings according to the time of day: Asking questions is crucial for gaining information, clarifying doubts, and ensuring effective communication.
Morning (from early morning to 11:59 am): “Good morning” It helps you gather the necessary details and prevents misunderstandings. Here’s a breakdown of why asking
Afternoon (12 pm to around 5 pm): “Good afternoon” questions is important and how to do it effectively.
Evening (5 pm to midnight): “Good evening” NEED FOR ASKING QUESTIONS
Notes Questions are essential for:
“Good night” is used at the end of a conversation, rather than as a greeting. Acquiring Knowledge: To learn new information or understand concepts.
Verification: To confirm the accuracy of information.
Clarification: To avoid confusion and misunderstandings.
INTRODUCING YOURSELF AND OTHERS Engagement: To initiate conversations and gather opinions.
Introductions are used to share information about ourselves or others to those who are unfamiliar. When USING THE 5W+1H METHOD
meeting someone new, introduce yourself by sharing your name and a bit of personal information, such as To ensure you have comprehensive information, use the “5W+1H” method. This approach helps you cover all
your profession, interests, or background. Maintain eye contact and smile during the introduction. Examples aspects of a situation by asking specific types of questions.
include:
Self-Introduction: “Hello, I’m Priya Sharma. I work as a graphic designer and I love painting in my free time.” Question Word Usage Example
Who To ask about people Who is responsible for this project?
Introducing Others: “This is Rajesh, a software engineer. We’ve known each other since college, and he’s
a fantastic cook.” Where To ask about a place Where is the meeting taking place?
When To ask about time When does the event start?
SESSION 8 Talking About Self What To ask about a thing, idea, or action What are the requirements for the task?
Why To find the reason or cause Why was the decision made?
When you meet someone new or need to provide personal details, you often have to introduce yourself or fill How To inquire about the method or process How can I improve my presentation skills?
out forms with information about yourself. Here’s how you can effectively talk about yourself and fill out forms.
TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF SESSION 10 Asking Questions II
When introducing yourself, start by sharing your name, followed by additional details such as your occupation,
age, residence, and interests. Use nouns and verbs to make your introduction clear. Questions are essential tools for obtaining information and assessing knowledge. They come in two main types:
close-ended and open-ended. Each type serves a different purpose and requires different framing techniques.
Nouns: Naming words for people, places, things, or ideas. Examples include Sarah, Bangalore, soccer, and
painting. TYPES OF QUESTIONS
Verbs: Action words that describe what the noun does. Examples are read, enjoy, play, and dance. Verbs 1. Close-ended Questions: These questions can be answered with a simple “yes” or “no,” or another limited
with an ‘-ing’ ending can also function as nouns, such as swimming or jogging. set of responses. They are used when you need specific, concise information.
FILLING OUT A FORM 2. Open-ended Questions: These questions require more detailed answers and cannot be answered with
just “yes” or “no.” They encourage elaboration and provide richer information.
When filling out a form, carefully read each field and provide accurate information. Ensure your handwriting
is clear and your spelling is correct. Common fields in a form include: Framing Close-ended Questions
Name: Your full name, including first name, middle name (if any), and last name. Close-ended questions often use auxiliary (helping) verbs such as Be, Do, Have, and modal verbs like Can,
Date of Birth: The day you were born, usually written as day-month-year. For example, 15 August 2005. Should, Could. These verbs help in forming questions that require a simple affirmative or negative response.
Address: Your complete postal address, including house number, street name, locality, and city. Sentence Close-ended Question
PIN Code: A numerical code assigned to your area by the postal service. They work on weekends. Do they work on weekends?
Signature: Your handwritten name or initials. She enjoys reading. Does she enjoy reading?
You can speak Spanish. Can you speak Spanish?
They went to the event. Did they go to the event?
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