Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 566 · 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: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
5. 5.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Was it fun?”
7. 7.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) no questions
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
12. 12.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) a trick question
13. 13.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
17. 17.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
22. 22.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
24. 24.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
29. 29.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed

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