Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 378 · 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: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
3. 3.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
11. 11.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
14. 14.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
20. 20.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
21. 21.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
26. 26.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
29. 29.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
39. 39.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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