Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 640 · 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 fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
3. 3.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a why question
6. 6.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
15. 15.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
19. 19.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
21. 21.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to start a story (d) to check one fact
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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