Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 91 · 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 fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
6. 6.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔄 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?”
10. 10.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
15. 15.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to start a story
20. 20.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
22. 22.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
25. 25.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
28. 28.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
33. 33.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed

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