Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 364 · 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) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
2. 2.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
8. 8.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
14. 14.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
18. 18.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
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 question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
30. 30.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
33. 33.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
35. 35.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🗣️ 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?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open

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