Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 183 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
7. 7.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
13. 13.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
21. 21.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
30. 30.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
31. 31.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
36. 36.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”

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