Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 86 · 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: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
5. 5.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
6. 6.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
12. 12.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
29. 29.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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