Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 120 · 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) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
8. 8.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
11. 11.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
12. 12.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
14. 14.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
29. 29.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
36. 36.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”

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