Clarifying Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 4: Clarifying questions · Set 472 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Ask before you guess): Clear: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” Unclear: “Meet me there later.” — where? when? Clarifying questions ask for the missing detail: “Which page, please?”, “Do you mean Friday?”, “How many do I bring?” Not clarifying: “Can I go home now?”, “What’s for lunch?” — they do not help you understand the task.

1. 1.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
2. 2.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Which page, please?”
3. 3.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
5. 5.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
6. 6.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Is it break time?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
9. 9.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Do you mean Friday?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Which page, please?”
12. 12.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to look busy (b) to annoy people (c) to waste time (d) to avoid mistakes
13. 13.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Why Friday?” (c) “Can I bring snacks?” (d) “Are you sure?”
14. 14.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
15. 15.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
16. 16.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
17. 17.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Is it break time?”
20. 20.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Can I go home now?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a test for the teacher (b) a question to tease (c) a question to understand (d) a question to stall
24. 24.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the school name (c) the colour of ink (d) the exact date
26. 26.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
27. 27.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
28. 28.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Is it break time?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) clear (b) unclear
31. 31.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
32. 32.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
33. 33.True or false: “Which page, please?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
35. 35.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Is it break time?”
36. 36.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Meet me there later.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
39. 39.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Is it break time?”

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