Inquiries that typically start with a verb; solicit short, one-syllable answers; and can be used for such purposes as clarifying, verifying information already given, controlling conversation, or affirming something.

Water and soil are brought into the indus river valley as a result of a. high winds b. annual floods c. long droughts d. seasonal tornadoes

Which region on the map would have been directly affected by the infestation of the boll weevil in the late-19th and early-20th centuries? a) 5 b) 4 eliminate c) 3 d) 2

The defendant is charged with the battery of a bouncer at a local tavern. at the trial, the prosecutor introduces evidence that while the bouncer was attempting to question the defendant about her intoxicated demeanor, the defendant committed a battery on the bouncer. the defendant attempts to defend against the charge on the basis of self-defense, insisting that the bouncer used excessive force in stopping her from entering the tavern. the defendant attempts to introduce into evidence an authenticated copy of the tavern records that show that three patrons had written complaints against the bouncer within the past six months for the use of excessive force. the prosecutor objects on the grounds that the records are inadmissible character evidence. should the court sustain the objection?