Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 78 · 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: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
6. 6.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
8. 8.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open 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.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
20. 20.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
36. 36.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
40. 40.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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