Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 259 · 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: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
6. 6.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
13. 13.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
14. 14.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
19. 19.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) a trick question
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
23. 23.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
31. 31.🗣️ 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) “Was it far?” (d) “Did you go?”
32. 32.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
33. 33.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
36. 36.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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