Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 289 · 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 of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
2. 2.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
11. 11.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
17. 17.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) why and how questions (d) no questions
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
39. 39.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”

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