Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 43 · 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? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
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 river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
13. 13.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
14. 14.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
17. 17.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
22. 22.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
28. 28.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
32. 32.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
35. 35.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
38. 38.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”

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