Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 383 · 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.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
3. 3.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
10. 10.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
18. 18.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
19. 19.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
20. 20.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
33. 33.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
36. 36.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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