Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 772 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
10. 10.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
15. 15.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
28. 28.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
30. 30.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
31. 31.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
37. 37.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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