Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 265 · 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) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
3. 3.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
11. 11.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
21. 21.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧪 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
35. 35.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”

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