Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 545 · 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: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
10. 10.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
12. 12.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
22. 22.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
24. 24.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
26. 26.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
27. 27.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
30. 30.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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