Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 928 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
6. 6.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
8. 8.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
20. 20.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Was it fun?”
26. 26.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
31. 31.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
36. 36.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”

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