The document outlines four types of questions important for English language learners: fundamental, analytical, critical thinking, and hypothetical. Each type serves different educational purposes, from gathering basic information to encouraging deeper analysis and imaginative thinking. It provides examples for each category to illustrate how they can be applied in learning contexts.

1. QUESTION FORMATION
Four types of questions
Created by: RZP
Topic: Question Formation: Four Types of Question - OER
Audience: English language learners
Date: February 2020
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o Fundamental
o Analytical
o Critical Thinking
o Hypothetical
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2. Formula
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Question
Words
Helping
Verbs
Subject Main
Verbs
Details
When
How long
Why
Where
Who
should
does
must
can
is able to
students
it
we
you
complete
take
engage
seek
offer
their online tasks?
to complete group projects?
in online interaction?
help if you need support?
you support if you need it?

3. Fundamental
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“What” questions deal with
fundamental information
What
When
Where
How
far
How
old
What is an example of Canadian values?

4. Analytical
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“How” questions engage
learners in deeper thoughts
“Why” questions stimulate
deeper ideas
How
Why
How did Canadian icons like Terry Fox and Louis Riel demonstrate their values?

5. Critical Thinking
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“Critical Thinking” questions
enable students to make
logical deductions and find
alternative solutions to issues
Pros and cons?
Advantages?
Disadvantages?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working on group projects?

6. Hypothetical
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“What if” questions require
learners to imagine a
hypothetical situation
What
will
happen
If I complete the
module before the
end of the month?
If Terry Fox and Louis Riel were still alive, what questions would you ask them?

7. QUESTION FORMATION
Four types of questions
Created by: RZP
Topic: Question Formation: Four Types of Question - OER
Audience: English language learners
Date: February 2020
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o Fundamental
o Analytical
o Critical Thinking
o Hypothetical
Images: courtesy of ClipArt