Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 535 · 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.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
3. 3.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
9. 9.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
12. 12.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
13. 13.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
17. 17.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
19. 19.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
36. 36.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
38. 38.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”

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