Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 560 · 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? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
8. 8.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
12. 12.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
15. 15.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
23. 23.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
25. 25.🗣️ 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) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
26. 26.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
40. 40.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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