Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 344 · 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) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
2. 2.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
3. 3.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
6. 6.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
9. 9.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
12. 12.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
14. 14.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
18. 18.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to learn reasons (c) to hear new ideas (d) to start a story
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
20. 20.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How are kites made?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
27. 27.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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