Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 925 · 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: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
5. 5.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧪 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
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
17. 17.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
18. 18.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
19. 19.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
28. 28.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
39. 39.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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