Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 914 · 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: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to check one fact
20. 20.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
32. 32.🔄 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?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
40. 40.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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