Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 701 · 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.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a long story
11. 11.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
16. 16.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
18. 18.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
25. 25.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
27. 27.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
31. 31.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
39. 39.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open

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