Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 69 · 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.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
8. 8.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
17. 17.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
18. 18.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
21. 21.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
23. 23.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
27. 27.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
31. 31.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
37. 37.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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