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Clarify, Gather, Deepen is a free printable Grade 2 English worksheet on choosing the question that does the job you need, aligned to Common Core standard SL.2.3. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Clarify, Gather, Deepen

SL.2.3

NameDate

Circle the right answer.

1.A speaker says the bridge was built long ago. Which question gathers a fact you need?
  • A.Is the bridge nice?
  • B.Do you like bridges?
  • C.In which year was the bridge built?
2.The speaker says "nectar" and you do not know the word. Which question clears it up?
  • A.What does nectar mean?
  • B.How old are you?
  • C.Can I go next?
3.A firefighter says the engine carries a very long ladder. Which question helps you understand why?
  • A.Can I have a sticker?
  • B.Where do you live?
  • C.Why does the engine need such a long ladder?
4.The speaker went too fast and you lost track. What is the best thing to ask?
  • A.Why are you talking?
  • B.Is it over yet?
  • C.Could you say the last part again, please?
5.You missed the number the speaker said. Which question clears it up?
  • A.Is that a real fire engine?
  • B.How many did you say there were?
  • C.What is your name?
6.A speaker says plants need sunlight. Which question takes the idea further?
  • A.What happens to a plant kept in the dark?
  • B.Do you have a garden?
  • C.Is the sun hot?
7.A farmer says she gets up at five every day. Which question helps you understand why?
  • A.What did you have for dinner?
  • B.Why do you need to get up so early?
  • C.Is the farm big?
8.You are not sure you heard right. Which question checks it?
  • A.Who is next?
  • B.Did you say the owl hunts at night?
  • C.Can we have a break?

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Answer key — Clarify, Gather, Deepen

Set 18. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.In which year was the bridge built?
  2. 2.What does nectar mean?
  3. 3.Why does the engine need such a long ladder?
  4. 4.Could you say the last part again, please?
  5. 5.How many did you say there were?
  6. 6.What happens to a plant kept in the dark?
  7. 7.Why do you need to get up so early?
  8. 8.Did you say the owl hunts at night?

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to SL.2.3 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.