Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 356 · 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: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.🗣️ 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?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to start a story
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
22. 22.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed

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