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title: "Asking Questions"
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# Asking Questions

Ask relevant questions to extend understanding; ask and answer questions to seek help, get information, or clarify something not understood

Subject: English · Area: Speaking & Listening · Ages 4 to 11
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/asking-questions-mt_f8n4txtLej

## Ready when they can

- Ask a question when something is unclear or more information is needed
- Answer questions with relevant and specific information
- Request clarification politely (e.g. 'Can you explain that again?')

## Lesson: Asking Questions

Asking questions helps you learn when something is not clear. You can use question words like who, what, where and how to ask about it and get the right information. If you miss words, ask Could you say that again, please?

**Tip.** Start with 'Can you' or 'Please' when you ask. This sounds polite and friendly. People like to help when you ask nicely.

*(drawing: Polite questions start with friendly words like 'Can you' and end with 'please'.)*

**Example.** Ravi does not understand the maths homework. He raises his hand and asks, 'Can you explain this again?' His teacher explains it a new way, and Ravi understands.

**Example.** Zoe asks Ben, 'What is your favorite sport?' Ben says, 'Soccer, because I love running and scoring goals.' Zoe understands exactly what Ben likes.

**Recap.** Ask when you are unsure, answer with real details, and ask nicely.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Question Words](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/question-words-mt_6lHBTwQPrS)
- [Listening and responding](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/listening-and-responding-mt_mB7DVai-Uf)
- [Exploring Ideas Through Talk](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/exploring-ideas-through-talk-mt_n6GhzDPllD)

## Opens up

- [Interpreting categorical data](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/interpreting-categorical-data-mt_1VSfm9yiLn)
- [Asking for what you need](https://lightmysky.com/learn/languages/asking-for-what-you-need-mt_Dn4GKSRgKd)
- [Building on Others in Discussions](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/building-on-others-in-discussions-mt_LNYTNpJOGT)
- [Asking for Help](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/asking-for-help-mt_PdYlsA33jB)
- [Asking scientific questions](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/asking-scientific-questions-mt_XirhnAB6Ye)