Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 604 · 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) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
6. 6.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
9. 9.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
10. 10.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
17. 17.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
19. 19.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.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?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.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?”
24. 24.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a how question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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