Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 859 · 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: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
7. 7.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
13. 13.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
20. 20.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Was it far?”
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
28. 28.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to hear new ideas (d) to start a story
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
36. 36.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) rude questions
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”

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