Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 762 · 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: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
8. 8.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
17. 17.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
26. 26.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
36. 36.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
37. 37.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”

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