Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 116 · 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) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
3. 3.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
10. 10.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
14. 14.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
17. 17.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
21. 21.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to check one fact (d) to hear new ideas
24. 24.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
26. 26.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
33. 33.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open

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