Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 133 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
4. 4.✅ 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
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
9. 9.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
21. 21.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
24. 24.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
28. 28.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”

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