Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 323 · 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: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
3. 3.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
14. 14.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) rude questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
18. 18.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
21. 21.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
26. 26.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
37. 37.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
39. 39.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”

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