Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 471 · 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 this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
9. 9.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
11. 11.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
13. 13.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
16. 16.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🌳 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?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
35. 35.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a trick question (d) a yes/no question
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”

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