Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 913 · 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: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
5. 5.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
7. 7.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
9. 9.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
23. 23.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
30. 30.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
38. 38.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
40. 40.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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