Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 700 · 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? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
3. 3.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
10. 10.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
15. 15.🧪 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
16. 16.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🔄 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?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
24. 24.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a how question
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
39. 39.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”

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