Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 740 · 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: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
6. 6.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
9. 9.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
10. 10.🌳 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?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
20. 20.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
26. 26.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🧪 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
33. 33.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
37. 37.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a why question
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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