# Write a clear request

Give the task, the useful background and the shape of the answer. This is a sample training page, using a fictional exercise.

> **Note**
>
> These short pages show how the course will work. Use made-up material for the exercise.

## Try it

- Read the example request.
- Think about the answer you would expect before trying it.

```prompt
Write a three-item checklist for a fictional team morning tea. Use plain English. Each item should begin with a verb.
```

> **Practice**
>
> Change one part of the example and compare the result. Keep the task small enough to check yourself.

> **Check**
>
> Is the answer a short checklist in the format you asked for?

Return to the [training catalogue](</training>) to explore another sample course.