Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 277 · 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: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
4. 4.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
8. 8.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
18. 18.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
39. 39.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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