Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 844 · 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 question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
10. 10.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to learn reasons (c) to check one fact (d) to hear new ideas
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
18. 18.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
20. 20.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
30. 30.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
32. 32.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
37. 37.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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