Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 490 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
6. 6.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a trick question
19. 19.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
25. 25.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
27. 27.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
28. 28.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
32. 32.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
37. 37.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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