Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 608 · 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) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
2. 2.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
9. 9.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
10. 10.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
13. 13.🔄 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?”
14. 14.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
19. 19.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.🧪 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
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
25. 25.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
28. 28.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”

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