Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 712 · 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 do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How are kites made?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
14. 14.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Did you go?”
17. 17.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
26. 26.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a why question
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
30. 30.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) rude questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
34. 34.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
35. 35.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
38. 38.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”

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