Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 283 · 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 do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
6. 6.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
10. 10.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ 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?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
22. 22.✅ 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
23. 23.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🌳 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?”
30. 30.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
36. 36.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”

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