Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 436 · 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 a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
14. 14.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
19. 19.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
24. 24.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Was it fun?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
34. 34.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
36. 36.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧪 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
39. 39.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”

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