Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 46 · 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: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
4. 4.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
5. 5.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
12. 12.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a how question
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
15. 15.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
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? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
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: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only

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