Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

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

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