Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 235 · 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? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
13. 13.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
24. 24.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
26. 26.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
27. 27.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
31. 31.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.🗣️ 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?”
35. 35.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
40. 40.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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