Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 53 · 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: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
10. 10.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
13. 13.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
16. 16.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
19. 19.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
21. 21.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
28. 28.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
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.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.✅ 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

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