Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 520 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
3. 3.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
11. 11.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
12. 12.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
21. 21.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
25. 25.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
27. 27.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?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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