Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 828 · 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 hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
2. 2.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
5. 5.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
9. 9.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
12. 12.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
13. 13.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
16. 16.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
17. 17.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
21. 21.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 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 we yawn?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
27. 27.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
29. 29.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
36. 36.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed

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