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== Formatting the Question: Closed-Ended Questions ==
 
== Formatting the Question: Closed-Ended Questions ==
  
Closed-ended questions require the witness to answer yes, no or as briefly as possible; therefore, the criminal defender should always ask these types of questions on cross-examination. Open-ended questions are typically used during direct examination, because these allow the witness to tell their story without interruption.  
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Closed-ended questions require the witness to answer yes, no or as briefly as possible; therefore, the criminal defender should always ask these types of questions on cross-examination. Open-ended questions are typically used during direct examination, because these allow the witness to tell their story without interruption.  
 
Following are examples of closed-ended questions:
 
Following are examples of closed-ended questions:
  

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