Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

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

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