Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 445 · 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 an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
3. 3.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
6. 6.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
9. 9.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Are trees green?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
19. 19.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
33. 33.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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