Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 75 · 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.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a long story
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
6. 6.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
8. 8.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
11. 11.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
22. 22.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to learn reasons (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
37. 37.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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