Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 275 · 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: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
5. 5.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
7. 7.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
17. 17.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
22. 22.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
28. 28.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔄 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?”
32. 32.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
40. 40.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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