Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 519 · 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: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
16. 16.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
21. 21.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
25. 25.✅ 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
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
31. 31.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
35. 35.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”

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