Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 262 · 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) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
2. 2.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
16. 16.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
17. 17.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
37. 37.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
39. 39.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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