Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 832 · 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 question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
2. 2.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
15. 15.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to start a story (c) to hear new ideas (d) to learn reasons
16. 16.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
17. 17.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
28. 28.🔄 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?”
29. 29.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
33. 33.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
40. 40.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question

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