Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 969 · 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: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
4. 4.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
7. 7.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
11. 11.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
12. 12.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
14. 14.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
25. 25.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
29. 29.✅ 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
30. 30.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
37. 37.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
39. 39.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”

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