Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 637 · 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 question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
3. 3.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
18. 18.✅ 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
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
22. 22.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
30. 30.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
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.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
39. 39.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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