Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 271 · 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: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
7. 7.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) no questions
22. 22.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
37. 37.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
38. 38.🗣️ 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) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
39. 39.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
40. 40.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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