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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

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Circle the right answer.

1.You missed the number the speaker said. Which question clears it up?
  • A.How many did you say there were?
  • B.What is your name?
  • C.Is that a real fire engine?
2.A visitor says, "Bees make honey in the hive." You want to find out more. Which question gathers more information?
  • A.Is it nearly lunchtime?
  • B.How do the bees make the honey?
  • C.Do you like toast?
3.A speaker says the bridge was built long ago. Which question gathers a fact you need?
  • A.Is the bridge nice?
  • B.In which year was the bridge built?
  • C.Do you like bridges?
4.The speaker said frogs "hibernate." Which question clears it up?
  • A.What do frogs do when they hibernate?
  • B.Are frogs green?
  • C.Can frogs sing?
5.Which question gets more than a yes or no from a speaker?
  • A.How did you train the dog to sit?
  • B.Do you have a dog?
  • C.Is your dog nice?
6.A vet says puppies need lots of sleep. Which question gathers more information?
  • A.Do you have a cat?
  • B.How many hours does a puppy sleep?
  • C.Is it raining outside?
7.The speaker went too fast and you lost track. What is the best thing to ask?
  • A.Could you say the last part again, please?
  • B.Why are you talking?
  • C.Is it over yet?
8.A firefighter says the engine carries a very long ladder. Which question helps you understand why?
  • A.Where do you live?
  • B.Why does the engine need such a long ladder?
  • C.Can I have a sticker?

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Answer key — Clarify, Gather, Deepen

Set 25. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.How many did you say there were?
  2. 2.How do the bees make the honey?
  3. 3.In which year was the bridge built?
  4. 4.What do frogs do when they hibernate?
  5. 5.How did you train the dog to sit?
  6. 6.How many hours does a puppy sleep?
  7. 7.Could you say the last part again, please?
  8. 8.Why does the engine need such a long ladder?

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