Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 416 · 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 of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
4. 4.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
10. 10.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
24. 24.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
27. 27.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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