Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 236 · 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: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
10. 10.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed 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) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
15. 15.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
30. 30.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
38. 38.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
40. 40.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question

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