Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 619 · 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.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
2. 2.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a long story
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
13. 13.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
18. 18.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
21. 21.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
34. 34.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
37. 37.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”

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