Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 188 · 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.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
13. 13.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
15. 15.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
16. 16.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to start a story (d) to check one fact
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
18. 18.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔄 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?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
32. 32.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
36. 36.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”

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