Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 596 · 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.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
18. 18.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
22. 22.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
25. 25.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a why question
26. 26.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
30. 30.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
31. 31.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
38. 38.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
40. 40.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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