Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 448 · 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) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
2. 2.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
9. 9.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
20. 20.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a how question
21. 21.🔄 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?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
24. 24.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.🌳 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?”
29. 29.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
33. 33.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.✅ 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
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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