Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 288 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
2. 2.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a why question
7. 7.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
10. 10.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to check one fact (d) to hear new ideas
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
16. 16.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ 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?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
28. 28.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) rude questions
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
39. 39.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”

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