Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 200 · 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? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
4. 4.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
10. 10.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
30. 30.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
31. 31.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
37. 37.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
39. 39.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
40. 40.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”

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