Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 136 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Open the door to ideas): Closed: “Is today Monday?”, “Can birds fly?”, “Did you go on the trip?” — yes or no is enough. Open: “Why do you think the river is dirty?”, “How do birds find their way home?”, “What would happen if there were no trees?” Turn closed into open by starting with why or how: “Do you like it?” → “Why do you like it?”

1. 1.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
3. 3.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
18. 18.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
30. 30.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
32. 32.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
35. 35.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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