Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 223 · 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) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
3. 3.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
7. 7.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
9. 9.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
12. 12.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
21. 21.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
25. 25.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
31. 31.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
40. 40.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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