Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 168 · 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.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
3. 3.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
7. 7.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
19. 19.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
30. 30.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
31. 31.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
32. 32.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
34. 34.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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