Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

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

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