Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 41 · 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.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
2. 2.🗣️ 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) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
7. 7.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?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🌳 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?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
19. 19.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
22. 22.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to check one fact
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
27. 27.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
34. 34.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) rude questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
37. 37.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”

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