Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 774 · 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.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Do you like it?”
9. 9.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
12. 12.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a long story
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
34. 34.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”

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