Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 401 · 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: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
3. 3.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to hear new ideas
4. 4.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
7. 7.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
15. 15.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
23. 23.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
27. 27.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
30. 30.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
33. 33.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
40. 40.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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