Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 671 · 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 did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
6. 6.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
12. 12.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
18. 18.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
20. 20.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to learn reasons (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
21. 21.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
34. 34.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
38. 38.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”

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