Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 503 · 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.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
2. 2.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 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?”
4. 4.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
10. 10.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Was it far?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
22. 22.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧪 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
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
39. 39.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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