Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 427 · 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 we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
4. 4.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
6. 6.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
8. 8.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) rude questions
10. 10.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
15. 15.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
18. 18.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
36. 36.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
40. 40.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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