Clarifying Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 4: Clarifying questions · Set 884 · 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) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
2. 2.True or false: “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to avoid mistakes (b) to waste time (c) to look busy (d) to annoy people
4. 4.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Why is this so dull?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Who cares, anyway?”
6. 6.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “Are you sure?” (c) “This Friday or next?” (d) “Why Friday?”
7. 7.True or false: “Write a bit about something.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “What’s for lunch?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the usual place, some day.” (a) clear (b) unclear
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
11. 11.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “How many do I bring?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
13. 13.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) unclear (b) clear
14. 14.True or false: “The library trip is on Friday at 10 AM. Bring your library card.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
16. 16.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet at the main gate at 4:30 PM.” (a) unclear (b) clear
17. 17.🤔 What is a clarifying question? (a) a question to tease (b) a question to stall (c) a question to understand (d) a test for the teacher
18. 18.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Is it break time?”
20. 20.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
21. 21.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Who cares, anyway?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) unclear (b) clear
24. 24.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” (a) unclear (b) clear
25. 25.True or false: “How many do I bring?” is not a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) clear (b) unclear
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
28. 28.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
31. 31.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) clear (b) unclear
32. 32.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
33. 33.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the school name (b) the colour of ink (c) your best friend (d) the exact date
34. 34.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “Is it break time?”
37. 37.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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “How many do I bring?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
40. 40.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Which page, please?”

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