Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

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

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