Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 646 · 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: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
18. 18.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
24. 24.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
27. 27.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
31. 31.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
40. 40.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to start a story (d) to learn reasons

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