Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 178 · 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) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
3. 3.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
9. 9.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
10. 10.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
14. 14.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
22. 22.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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