Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 205 · 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: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
26. 26.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
31. 31.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
33. 33.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
35. 35.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
39. 39.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”

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