Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 361 · 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.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
2. 2.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
5. 5.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
16. 16.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a long story
19. 19.🔄 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?”
20. 20.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
35. 35.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
38. 38.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
40. 40.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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