Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 357 · 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 is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
4. 4.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
7. 7.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
13. 13.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
16. 16.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
21. 21.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Did you go?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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