Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 707 · 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? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
6. 6.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
11. 11.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
14. 14.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
16. 16.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
24. 24.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
27. 27.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
32. 32.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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