Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 418 · 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: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
4. 4.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🌳 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?”
10. 10.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
19. 19.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) no questions (d) rude questions
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a long story
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”

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