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Asking Questions

English · Speaking & Listening · ages 4-11
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. Which sentence politely asks someone to explain again?

    • Explain that again right now!
    • Can you explain that again?
    • Please talk faster next time

  2. Your teacher gives instructions, but you did not understand one part. What should you do?

    • Ask the teacher to explain
    • Just guess and hope it is right
    • Wait and see what your friends do

  3. It is okay to ask a question when you do not understand something.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. You are playing a new game but do not know the rules. What is the best question to ask?

    • Why is this game boring?
    • Can I go home and play a different game?
    • How do I play this game?

  5. A friend asks, 'What is your favorite animal?' Which answer gives the best information?

    • I like lots of animals, all of them are nice
    • Dogs, because they are friendly and playful
    • Maybe, I am not sure

  6. Someone talks too fast and you miss what they said. What should you say?

    • Never mind, it does not matter anyway
    • Could you say that again, please?
    • You talk too fast, slow down!

  7. Tom does not understand the homework. He looks at his friend's paper and copies the answers. What should Tom do instead?

    • Ask his teacher or friend to explain the homework
    • Keep copying his friend's answers without telling anyone
    • Skip the homework and tell the teacher he forgot it

  8. Mia asks Sam, 'Where is the library?' Sam says, 'I like reading books.' What went wrong with Sam's answer?

    • It did not answer the question Mia asked
    • It did not start with please or thank you
    • It was too short to be a real answer
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Asking Questions W1-mt_f8n4txtLej-s1

  1. Can you explain that again? · Starting with 'Can you' makes your question sound polite.
  2. Ask the teacher to explain · Asking helps you understand. Guessing might lead to mistakes.
  3. True · Asking questions helps you learn. Everyone asks questions sometimes.
  4. How do I play this game? · This question asks for the information you actually need.
  5. Dogs, because they are friendly and playful · A good answer names the animal and gives a reason. That is relevant and specific.
  6. Could you say that again, please? · This asks for the message again in a polite way.
  7. Ask his teacher or friend to explain the homework · Asking for an explanation helps Tom actually understand, not just copy answers.
  8. It did not answer the question Mia asked · Mia wanted directions, but Sam's answer did not give that information.
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