Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 286 · 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.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
2. 2.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Did you go?”
27. 27.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
28. 28.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
32. 32.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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