Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 909 · 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 yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
2. 2.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
6. 6.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
13. 13.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
14. 14.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
17. 17.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
18. 18.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.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?”
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
29. 29.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
39. 39.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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