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inductive vs. inductive #1 (permalink) Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:53 pm   inductive vs. inductive		  
English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #88 "Verbal Advantage", question 5

The secret of a good interview is to get straight to the point and ask ......... questions.

(a) incisive
(b) inserting
(c) introducing
(d) inductive

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #88 "Verbal Advantage", answer 5

The secret of a good interview is to get straight to the point and ask incisive questions.

Correct answer: (a) incisive

Your answer was: incorrect
The secret of a good interview is to get straight to the point and ask inductive questions.
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why not inductive?

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inductive vs. inductive #2 (permalink) Mon Mar 19, 2007 14:09 pm   inductive vs. inductive		  
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What is an inductive question?
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inductive vs. inductive #3 (permalink) Mon Mar 19, 2007 14:25 pm   inductive vs. inductive		  
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What is an inductive question?


IMHO, which induces or prompts an interviewee to continue the interview, to answer more vigorously. Am I right ?

BTW, what are incisive questions? (I know that "incisive" means "cutting", but cant imaginge "incisive question")
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inductive vs. inductive #4 (permalink) Mon Mar 19, 2007 15:07 pm   inductive vs. inductive		  
lost_soul wrote:
BTW, what are incisive questions? (I know that "incisive" means "cutting", but cant imaginge "incisive question")


incisive
adjective
expressing an idea or opinion in a clear and persuasive way:
incisive questions/comments

(from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
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