Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

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

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