Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 368 · 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 yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
7. 7.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
13. 13.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
15. 15.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to check one fact
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
25. 25.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
27. 27.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
31. 31.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
34. 34.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
36. 36.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question

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