Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 737 · 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.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
3. 3.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🌳 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?”
31. 31.✅ 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
32. 32.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”

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