Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 747 · 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: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
9. 9.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
16. 16.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
20. 20.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Do you like it?”
27. 27.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
32. 32.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
38. 38.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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