Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 635 · 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: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
8. 8.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
10. 10.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
14. 14.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
15. 15.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to learn reasons
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
18. 18.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
31. 31.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
34. 34.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🌳 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?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”

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