Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 375 · 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 you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
16. 16.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
18. 18.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
21. 21.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
27. 27.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Was it far?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
34. 34.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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