Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 391 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
2. 2.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
6. 6.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
10. 10.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
14. 14.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
28. 28.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🧪 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
32. 32.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
37. 37.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open

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