Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 319 · 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: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
6. 6.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
9. 9.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
14. 14.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
21. 21.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
23. 23.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
28. 28.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
32. 32.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
33. 33.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to learn reasons (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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