Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 210 · 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? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) a trick question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
6. 6.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
9. 9.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
16. 16.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
19. 19.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
24. 24.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
31. 31.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
35. 35.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
36. 36.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open

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