Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 522 · 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 an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.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?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Do you like it?”
8. 8.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
9. 9.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
18. 18.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a long story
20. 20.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
23. 23.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
26. 26.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
27. 27.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”

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