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inductive vs. inductive Mon Mar 19, 2007 13:53 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 Mon Mar 19, 2007 15:09 pm  inductive vs. inductive
 

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What is an inductive question?
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inductive vs. inductive Mon Mar 19, 2007 15:25 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 Mon Mar 19, 2007 16:07 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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