Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 817 · 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: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
14. 14.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
16. 16.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
20. 20.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
31. 31.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a how question
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
38. 38.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”

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