What is an example of a clarification question?
Examples of Clarifying Questions: Is this what you said…? What resources were used for the project? Did I hear you say…?
What is a clarification question?
Clarifying questions are questions that the listener asks the speaker in an attempt to eliminate or prevent any misunderstanding, confusion or ambiguity. Most of them have the form of when, why, where or how types of questions and encourage the speaker to openly expand their thoughts and ideas.
How can clarifying questions be useful in working with students in crisis?
CLARIFYING QUESTIONS are simple questions of fact. They clarify the dilemma and provide the nuts and bolts so that participants can ask good probing questions and provide useful feedback later in the protocol.
How do you ask for clarification politely?
Tips for asking for clarification
- Admit you need clarification. Admitting you need more information makes the next step much easier for the person you ask.
- Don’t blame the other person. Own your confusion.
- Summarize.
- Be specific.
Why is clarification so important?
Clarification is important in many situations especially when what is being communicated is difficult in some way. The purpose of clarification is to: Ensure that the listener’s understanding of what the speaker has said is correct, reducing misunderstanding.
How do you ask for clarification?
When you don’t understand what someone has said, you can ask for clarification using the following expressions:
- What do you mean by…?
- Do you mean…?
- Could you say that again, please?
- Could you repeat please?
- Could you clarify that, please?
- Would you elaborate on that , please?
- Could you be more explicit?
Can you clarify what you mean by?
To “clarify” something that you said means to make it clear. When you’ve said something that might be confusing or was misunderstood, you “clarify” your statement by saying it again in a new way and adding more details.
What is clarification letter?
Letters of Clarification means any written response which you submit to us in respect of any request for clarification we make or further information we request in connection with your Tender Documents; Sample 1. Sample 2.
Which is an example of a clarifying question?
Clarifying Questionsare simple questions of fact. They clarify the dilemma and provide the nuts and bolts so that the participants can ask good probing questions and provide useful feedback. Examples of Clarifying Questions:
Can a clarifying question express an opinion or bias?
A clarifying question should not express an opinion or bias. It has to be a simple request for additional information (mostly factual). Sounds easy, but to our surprise, we initially found it quite tricky to make the distinction.
How to ask a clarifying and probing question?
Allow a short amount of time for the student pairs to “huddle” and come up with one related clarifying question and one related probing question. Pick one of the pairs to share their questions. If their questions were truly clarifying and probing in nature, congratulate them and allow them to return to their seats.
How does clarification help to make sense of complex issues?
Through clarification it is possible for the speaker and the listener to make sense of these often confused and complex issues. Clarifying involves genuineness on the listener’s part and it shows speakers that the listener is interested in them and in what they have to say. See our page: Active Listening for more about attentive listening skills.