Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 410 · 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: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
10. 10.🧪 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
12. 12.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
14. 14.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
40. 40.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation

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