Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 785 · 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: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
5. 5.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
7. 7.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
15. 15.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
29. 29.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
34. 34.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
35. 35.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question

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