Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 267 · 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) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
2. 2.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
11. 11.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
17. 17.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
18. 18.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
22. 22.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔄 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?”
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
28. 28.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
30. 30.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
34. 34.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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