Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 868 · 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 question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
9. 9.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
10. 10.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
14. 14.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
18. 18.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
30. 30.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
35. 35.🌳 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?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
39. 39.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”

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