Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 504 · 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 did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
4. 4.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
7. 7.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.✅ 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
16. 16.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
20. 20.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
26. 26.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧪 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
32. 32.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
39. 39.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”

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