Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 575 · 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.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
5. 5.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
10. 10.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
12. 12.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
16. 16.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a long story
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to learn reasons
31. 31.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
34. 34.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
40. 40.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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