Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 251 · 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 leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
2. 2.✅ 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
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
8. 8.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.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?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a why question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
26. 26.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
28. 28.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
37. 37.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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