Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 397 · 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.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a how question
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
5. 5.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
13. 13.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) no questions
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: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”

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