Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 687 · 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? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
3. 3.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
7. 7.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 plants drink?”
8. 8.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
21. 21.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
24. 24.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
30. 30.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
33. 33.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”

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