Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 877 · 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.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
8. 8.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
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.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
11. 11.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
19. 19.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
27. 27.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
28. 28.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
31. 31.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
35. 35.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a why question
36. 36.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
38. 38.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
40. 40.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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