Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 822 · 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 is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
3. 3.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
5. 5.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
8. 8.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
12. 12.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a why question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
22. 22.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
27. 27.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
31. 31.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
39. 39.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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