Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 830 · 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.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
2. 2.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
5. 5.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.✅ 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
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
15. 15.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
29. 29.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
36. 36.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Did you go?”
37. 37.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
40. 40.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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