Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 156 · 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: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
3. 3.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
6. 6.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to check one fact (d) to hear new ideas
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
12. 12.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
20. 20.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
24. 24.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
32. 32.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
33. 33.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (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.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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