Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 677 · 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: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
14. 14.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a long story
17. 17.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
21. 21.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
25. 25.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to start a story (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
26. 26.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
30. 30.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
31. 31.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”

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