Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 67 · 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 we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
3. 3.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
6. 6.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
13. 13.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”
14. 14.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
18. 18.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open 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.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
37. 37.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”

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