Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 352 · 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: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
18. 18.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
22. 22.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
28. 28.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
30. 30.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
34. 34.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧪 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
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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