How do you answer questions?

As the Buddha taught in the Pañha Sutta (paraphrased): There are four ways of answering questions.

[1] Some should be answered categorically [straightforwardly with a yes or no, this or that…]

[2] Some should be answered with an analytical (qualified) answer [(re)defining the terms as needed.]

[3] Some should be ‘answered’ with counter-questions.

[4] Some should be put aside.

One who knows which question is which, and how to answer in line with the Dharma would be skilful in handling any difficult or profound query. This is because he is prudent and proficient in knowing what is worthwhile and what is not, able to reject the worthless while accepting the worthy. - Shen Shi'an
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I never really knew how to answer questions. which is why i tend to keep quiet.
Honestly, answering questions is not as easy as it seems....