Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

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

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