Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 865 · 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: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
25. 25.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
28. 28.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a trick question
38. 38.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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