Clarifying Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 4: Clarifying questions · Set 896 · 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.True or false: “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” (a) clear (b) unclear
3. 3.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
5. 5.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) unclear (b) clear
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Can you show me one?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
7. 7.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
8. 8.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Which page, please?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
9. 9.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “How many do I bring?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “What’s for lunch?” (d) “Where do we meet?”
11. 11.🥚 Mum says, “Buy some eggs.” What should you ask? (a) “Why eggs?” (b) “Are eggs round?” (c) “Who laid them?” (d) “How many eggs?”
12. 12.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read those pages from that book.” (a) unclear (b) clear
13. 13.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” (a) clear (b) unclear
14. 14.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Do you mean Friday?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
15. 15.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is this so dull?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can we skip it?” (b) “What’s for lunch?” (c) “Is it break time?” (d) “Do you mean Friday?”
18. 18.True or false: “Which page, please?” is a clarifying question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the school name (c) the exact date (d) the colour of ink
20. 20.True or false: “What time, exactly?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
22. 22.🙋 Why is it smart to ask when something is unclear? (a) to waste time (b) to avoid mistakes (c) to annoy people (d) to look busy
23. 23.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) “Which page, please?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
24. 24.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Which page, please?” (b) “Where do we meet?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”
25. 25.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
26. 26.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Is it break time?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “Can you show me one?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
28. 28.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “What’s for lunch?” (b) “Is it break time?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can I go home now?”
30. 30.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Where do we meet?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
31. 31.📝 Teacher says, “Do the exercise for homework.” The chapter has three exercises. What do you ask? (a) “Why homework?” (b) “Can I skip it?” (c) “Which one, please?” (d) “Is it easy?”
32. 32.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can I go home now?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
33. 33.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is not a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Can we skip it?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Read pages 12 to 15 of the science book tonight.” (a) clear (b) unclear
39. 39.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) “Which page, please?” (d) “Why is this so dull?”
40. 40.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “This Friday or next?” (b) “Can I bring snacks?” (c) “Why Friday?” (d) “Are you sure?”

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