Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 567 · 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: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
6. 6.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
7. 7.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
12. 12.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
18. 18.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
28. 28.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open

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