Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 924 · 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.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
2. 2.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
4. 4.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
9. 9.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
13. 13.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (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.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
27. 27.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.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?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed

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