Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 611 · 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 of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
5. 5.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
15. 15.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
18. 18.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
22. 22.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
26. 26.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
28. 28.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Do you like it?”
29. 29.🗣️ 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 far?” (d) “Was it fun?”
30. 30.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
34. 34.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) no questions (d) rude questions
38. 38.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”

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