Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 370 · 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.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
2. 2.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
4. 4.✅ 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
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
17. 17.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
22. 22.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a why question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
37. 37.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
38. 38.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”

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