Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 446 · 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) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
6. 6.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
9. 9.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to learn reasons
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
14. 14.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Do you like it?”
17. 17.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
18. 18.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
19. 19.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
30. 30.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
31. 31.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
40. 40.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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