Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 492 · 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 rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
2. 2.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to start a story (d) to check one fact
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
4. 4.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
15. 15.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
21. 21.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
26. 26.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
32. 32.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
36. 36.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Do you like it?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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