Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 309 · 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.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
10. 10.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
11. 11.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
16. 16.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
25. 25.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
28. 28.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
29. 29.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
33. 33.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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