Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 462 · 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) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.🗣️ 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?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
5. 5.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
6. 6.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
12. 12.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
18. 18.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) no questions
27. 27.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
30. 30.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
34. 34.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
35. 35.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
38. 38.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
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.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open

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