Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 118 · 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.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
2. 2.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
6. 6.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
8. 8.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
20. 20.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
26. 26.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
40. 40.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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