Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 756 · 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: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
9. 9.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
12. 12.🔄 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?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
20. 20.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
24. 24.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
33. 33.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
37. 37.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
40. 40.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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