Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 781 · 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: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
17. 17.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
20. 20.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
22. 22.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a how question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
26. 26.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
29. 29.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
39. 39.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) why and how questions

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