| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A doubt | A feeling of uncertainty. |
| 2. | A query | A request for information. |
| 3. | A riddle | A puzzling problem to solve. |
| 4. | A test item | A single exam prompt. |
| 5. | A wonder | A matter causing curiosity. |
| 6. | Afterthought | A late follow-up prompt. |
| 7. | Angle | A particular line of inquiry. |
| 8. | Ask | To request information. |
| 9. | Ask-back | A return question for clarity. |
| 10. | Asking point | A point requiring an answer. |
| 11. | Assessment item | A scored prompt on a test. |
| 12. | Brain-teaser | A tricky mental puzzle. |
| 13. | Call for comment | An invitation to respond. |
| 14. | Call for input | A request for feedback. |
| 15. | Challenge | A demanding problem to address. |
| 16. | Check-in | A brief status prompt. |
| 17. | Clarification request | A request to make something clearer. |
| 18. | Conundrum | A confusing, difficult problem. |
| 19. | Cross-examination | Intense questioning to test truth. |
| 20. | Data request | A request for specific data. |
| 21. | Deep dive | An intensive line of inquiry. |
| 22. | Devil’s advocate | A challenging prompt to test ideas. |
| 23. | Dilemma | A difficult choice or problem. |
| 24. | Discussion point | A topic posed for talk. |
| 25. | Doubt | Uncertainty about something. |
| 26. | Due diligence | Investigative questioning for assurance. |
| 27. | Echo question | A repeated prompt for confirmation. |
| 28. | Enquiry | A request for information. |
| 29. | Entry question | An opening prompt to start. |
| 30. | Examination | Formal questioning or testing. |
| 31. | Fact-finding | Questioning to discover facts. |
| 32. | FAQ | A commonly asked prompt. |
| 33. | Fishing expedition | Broad probing for information. |
| 34. | Follow-up | A subsequent request for details. |
| 35. | Formative prompt | A learning-focused test prompt. |
| 36. | Friendly ask | A polite request for info. |
| 37. | Gap check | A prompt identifying missing info. |
| 38. | Grilling | Aggressive, persistent questioning. |
| 39. | Guess-what | A prompt inviting a guess. |
| 40. | Guiding prompt | A prompt steering thinking. |
| 41. | Housekeeping item | A routine administrative prompt. |
| 42. | Hypothetical | A what-if prompt. |
| 43. | Icebreaker | An opening prompt to relax. |
| 44. | Inquiry | A request to know more. |
| 45. | Inquisitive prompt | A curiosity-driven prompt. |
| 46. | Interrogation | Formal, probing questioning. |
| 47. | Interview item | A prompt asked in interviews. |
| 48. | Issue | A point needing resolution. |
| 49. | Jeopardy clue | A game-show answer to respond to. |
| 50. | Jump-off question | A prompt to begin discussion. |
| 51. | Jury query | A juror’s request for clarification. |
| 52. | Kickoff prompt | A prompt to start a session. |
| 53. | Knowledge check | A quick test prompt. |
| 54. | Leading question | A prompt suggesting an answer. |
| 55. | Line of inquiry | A direction of questioning. |
| 56. | Litmus test | A decisive test prompt. |
| 57. | Loose end | An unresolved point needing answer. |
| 58. | Matter | A subject needing attention. |
| 59. | Minute paper prompt | A quick reflective class prompt. |
| 60. | Multiple-choice item | A prompt with set options. |
| 61. | Mystery | Something unknown to resolve. |
| 62. | Needle | A pointed, teasing prompt. |
| 63. | Nudge | A gentle prompt to respond. |
| 64. | Objection | A challenging point raised. |
| 65. | One-liner | A brief, simple prompt. |
| 66. | Open-ended prompt | A prompt without fixed answers. |
| 67. | Oral exam item | A spoken test prompt. |
| 68. | Parking-lot item | A deferred prompt for later. |
| 69. | Plea for info | An urgent request for details. |
| 70. | Point of contention | A disputed issue raised. |
| 71. | Poll item | A survey prompt to answer. |
| 72. | Pop quiz item | A surprise test prompt. |
| 73. | Poser | A difficult or tricky prompt. |
| 74. | Probe | A question to explore deeply. |
| 75. | Problem | A matter needing a solution. |
| 76. | Prompt | A cue inviting a response. |
| 77. | Puzzle | A problem requiring thought. |
| 78. | Query | A request for information. |
| 79. | Questioning | The act of asking prompts. |
| 80. | Quick check | A brief comprehension prompt. |
| 81. | Reality check | A prompt testing assumptions. |
| 82. | RFI | A request for information. |
| 83. | Riddle | A puzzling prompt or problem. |
| 84. | Roundtable topic | A subject posed for discussion. |
| 85. | Sanity check | A prompt verifying plausibility. |
| 86. | Socratic prompt | A prompt guiding reasoning. |
| 87. | Solicitation | A request for responses. |
| 88. | Speculative prompt | A prompt about possibilities. |
| 89. | Survey item | A questionnaire prompt. |
| 90. | Talking point | A point raised for response. |
| 91. | Test prompt | A prompt used for assessment. |
| 92. | The big ask | A significant request for answer. |
| 93. | Thought experiment | An imagined scenario to consider. |
| 94. | Ticket | A support request needing reply. |
| 95. | Topic | A subject raised for response. |
| 96. | Troubleshooting step | A diagnostic prompt to answer. |
| 97. | True-false item | A prompt with two choices. |
| 98. | Uncertainty | A state of not knowing. |
| 99. | Understudy prompt | A backup prompt if needed. |
| 100. | User story question | A prompt clarifying requirements. |