Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 894 · 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 yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🔄 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?”
9. 9.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
12. 12.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
19. 19.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
22. 22.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
25. 25.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
27. 27.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed

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