Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 681 · 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 question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
4. 4.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
22. 22.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) why and how questions (d) no questions
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
29. 29.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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