Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 858 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
9. 9.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) rude questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
10. 10.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
14. 14.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
26. 26.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
35. 35.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
36. 36.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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