Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 847 · 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 question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) no questions
8. 8.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a long story
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
24. 24.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
26. 26.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
39. 39.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”

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