Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 953 · 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: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
3. 3.🗣️ 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?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
8. 8.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
14. 14.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
19. 19.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
36. 36.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Do you like it?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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