Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 154 · 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: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🌳 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?”
13. 13.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
16. 16.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
21. 21.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
24. 24.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
26. 26.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
31. 31.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
40. 40.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question

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