Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 100 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
8. 8.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🗣️ 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) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
19. 19.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
24. 24.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
30. 30.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
35. 35.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
39. 39.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a long story
40. 40.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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