Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 92 · 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 leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
7. 7.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to check one fact
10. 10.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
13. 13.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ 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?”
23. 23.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
30. 30.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
35. 35.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
38. 38.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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