Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 501 · 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: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to learn reasons
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
8. 8.🗣️ 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?”
9. 9.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
13. 13.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
16. 16.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
17. 17.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
30. 30.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
35. 35.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”

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