Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 749 · 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: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
4. 4.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Was it far?”
15. 15.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
20. 20.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
30. 30.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
32. 32.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
40. 40.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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