Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

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

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