Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 731 · 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? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
5. 5.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
6. 6.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
10. 10.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
13. 13.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
15. 15.🔍 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?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
24. 24.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
35. 35.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”

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