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Why do you keep on probing?

JZ: I’ve never seen a player like that.
Robert: Who are you talking about?

JZ: I’m talking about Allen Iverson. He controls the ball like it was part of his body.
Robert: Really? Who’s that player again?
JZ: His name is Allen Iverson. Haven’t you watched the game last night?
Robert: I went to bed early. What happened?
JZ: My team won and Allen Iverson was the best player. He had shown so many moves.
Robert: Too bad, I missed the game. Can you tell me more about the game?
JZ: Too, bad. You’ve missed half of your life.

JZ: Iverson played better than he ever played before. He was renowned as the fastest NBA player
Robert: Is he as fast as the speeding bullet?
JZ: We’re not talking about Superman. Why do you keep on probing?
Robert: It is because I haven’t seen him play basketball yet.
JZ: Well, I believe you better check him out. Anyway, they are scheduled to play Boston on Sun-
day.
Robert: Uhhhmm.. It’s better for me to Mark that on my calendar
JZ: You surely should, Man!

Robert: I have to go, I might be late for our basketball practice.
JZ: You better do so!

1. What are the hindrances in asking questions?

Sample answer:
One of the hindrances in asking question is when you were unable to understand the
speaker’s idea. Sometimes we consider language barrier as a hindrance in asking a
questions.

2. Do we need special skills in asking questions?

Sample answer:
Yes, we need to develop probing skills. In a business set up. This skill is important in or-

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