Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 377 · 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: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
7. 7.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
10. 10.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
18. 18.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
19. 19.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
27. 27.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
29. 29.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
39. 39.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”

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