Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 711 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
3. 3.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a long story
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔄 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?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
17. 17.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
21. 21.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.✅ 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
24. 24.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
26. 26.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
33. 33.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
34. 34.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
36. 36.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
38. 38.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
40. 40.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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