Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 256 · 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: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
7. 7.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
11. 11.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
26. 26.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to learn reasons
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
38. 38.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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