Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 197 · 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 question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
13. 13.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
15. 15.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
20. 20.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
22. 22.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a yes/no question (c) a how question (d) a why question
27. 27.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
36. 36.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
40. 40.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story

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