Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 855 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
4. 4.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a long story
15. 15.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
18. 18.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”
20. 20.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
22. 22.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Do you like it?”
23. 23.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
25. 25.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
32. 32.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
34. 34.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
38. 38.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”

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