Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 795 · 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: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
6. 6.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
10. 10.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 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?”
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
32. 32.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
36. 36.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a why question
38. 38.🔄 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?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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