Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 472 · 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 an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
3. 3.✅ 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
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Did you go?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
13. 13.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.🌳 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?”
17. 17.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
21. 21.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”

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