Clarifying Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 4: Clarifying questions · Set 778 · 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.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “What time, exactly?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
2. 2.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) unclear (b) clear
5. 5.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Is it break time?”
6. 6.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
7. 7.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Who cares, anyway?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
9. 9.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
12. 12.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
13. 13.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) ask them to repeat it (b) pretend you got it (c) guess the way (d) nod and walk off
14. 14.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
15. 15.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) your best friend (c) the exact date (d) the school name
16. 16.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
17. 17.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to look busy (d) to annoy people
19. 19.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Are you sure?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Why Friday?”
20. 20.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
21. 21.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” (a) clear (b) unclear
23. 23.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
27. 27.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
30. 30.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
31. 31.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
32. 32.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
33. 33.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Are eggs round?” (b) “Why eggs?” (c) “How many eggs?” (d) “Who laid them?”
35. 35.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
37. 37.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
38. 38.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
40. 40.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) clear (b) unclear

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