Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 861 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
3. 3.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
12. 12.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
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) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
14. 14.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
18. 18.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to start a story
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
24. 24.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
32. 32.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
34. 34.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
38. 38.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
40. 40.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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