Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 57 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
13. 13.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a how question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
24. 24.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
26. 26.🧪 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
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
28. 28.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
30. 30.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
34. 34.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
37. 37.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Why do you like it?”

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