Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 424 · 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 an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
16. 16.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
20. 20.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
33. 33.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
34. 34.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.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 plants drink?”
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
39. 39.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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