Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 346 · 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? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.🗣️ 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?”
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
4. 4.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
14. 14.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
16. 16.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
22. 22.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
25. 25.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
28. 28.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to learn reasons
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
40. 40.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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