Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 58 · 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.🗣️ 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?”
2. 2.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
5. 5.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a why question
7. 7.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
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.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
16. 16.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
19. 19.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
25. 25.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
31. 31.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
37. 37.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”

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