Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 479 · 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: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
9. 9.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
11. 11.🧪 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
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
14. 14.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
20. 20.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
29. 29.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
34. 34.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
37. 37.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
39. 39.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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