Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 308 · 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 question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
15. 15.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
18. 18.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
19. 19.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
22. 22.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
27. 27.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
36. 36.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open

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