Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 601 · 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: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
4. 4.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
6. 6.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
17. 17.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
22. 22.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
31. 31.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
33. 33.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
34. 34.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
36. 36.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
40. 40.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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