Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 146 · 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.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
3. 3.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
20. 20.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
22. 22.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
23. 23.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
27. 27.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
31. 31.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a long story
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”

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