Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 325 · 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: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
10. 10.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
15. 15.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Was it fun?”
19. 19.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
25. 25.🧪 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
39. 39.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
40. 40.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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