Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 845 · 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? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
3. 3.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
7. 7.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to start a story
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
11. 11.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
15. 15.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
17. 17.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
26. 26.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
36. 36.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”

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