Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 310 · 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: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
4. 4.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧪 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
6. 6.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
8. 8.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
11. 11.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
23. 23.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
30. 30.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
39. 39.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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