Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 137 · 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: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Do you like it?”
5. 5.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
8. 8.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
17. 17.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
20. 20.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.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?”
26. 26.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
28. 28.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
36. 36.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
40. 40.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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