Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 114 · 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) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
11. 11.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
22. 22.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a yes/no question
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
30. 30.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open 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: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Do you like it?”
38. 38.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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