Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 149 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
19. 19.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
35. 35.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
40. 40.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only

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