Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 104 · 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 an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
2. 2.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
3. 3.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
5. 5.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
10. 10.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a why question (d) a how question
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How are kites made?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
14. 14.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
21. 21.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
22. 22.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
24. 24.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
37. 37.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question

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