Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 463 · 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) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
2. 2.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Was it far?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
8. 8.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
9. 9.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to check one fact (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
10. 10.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
11. 11.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
23. 23.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
25. 25.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
36. 36.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.🔍 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?”

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