Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 857 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
25. 25.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
27. 27.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
31. 31.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
35. 35.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”

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