Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 387 · 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) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
7. 7.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
9. 9.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
15. 15.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a long story
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
29. 29.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
37. 37.🗣️ 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?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
39. 39.🔄 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?”
40. 40.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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