Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 649 · 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: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
13. 13.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
18. 18.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.✅ 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
23. 23.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
24. 24.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
26. 26.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”

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