Question

Which is an example of an open - ended question?

A. Is texting and driving banned in the state of Texas?
B. What have been the effects of state bans on texting and driving?
C. How many states ban texting while driving?
D. Does New York City allow texting while driving?

Answer 1

B. What have been the effects of state bans on texting and driving?

Explanation:

I took the test

Answer 2

B. What have been the effects of state bans on texting and driving

Explanation:

If the answer of any question is in a single word like 'yes' or 'no' then its is said to be close ended question.

On the other hand if the answer of any question is in several words and it cannot be answered in yes or no then such questions are open ended questions.

Among the given options all the questions can be answered in one word except the second one. In this question one has to explain the effects of state bans on texting and driving.

Therefore, B is an example of open - ended question.