Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 124 · 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: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
6. 6.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
9. 9.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Was it far?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to learn reasons
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
21. 21.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
26. 26.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
34. 34.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a why question
35. 35.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
40. 40.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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