Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 724 · 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 you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “How do plants drink?” 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: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
6. 6.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
11. 11.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
14. 14.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
16. 16.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
24. 24.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
31. 31.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a long story
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”

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