Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 311 · 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: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
3. 3.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
15. 15.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
17. 17.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
21. 21.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
22. 22.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
24. 24.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ 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?”
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
34. 34.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
38. 38.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
40. 40.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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