Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 693 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
5. 5.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
7. 7.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” 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.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
24. 24.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
26. 26.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
32. 32.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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