Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 350 · 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 would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
4. 4.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
9. 9.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
17. 17.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
19. 19.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
22. 22.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
23. 23.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
28. 28.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
36. 36.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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