Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 257 · 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.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
2. 2.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
9. 9.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
11. 11.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
14. 14.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
20. 20.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
22. 22.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How are kites made?”
23. 23.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
26. 26.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
31. 31.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
38. 38.🗣️ 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?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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