Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 363 · 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? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
3. 3.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
9. 9.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
11. 11.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
20. 20.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
25. 25.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a long story
26. 26.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
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: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
33. 33.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
36. 36.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
39. 39.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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