Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

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

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