Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 541 · 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 question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Did you go?”
11. 11.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
14. 14.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
18. 18.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Do you like it?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
25. 25.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) no questions
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
29. 29.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
32. 32.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
34. 34.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a why question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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