Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 480 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
4. 4.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
5. 5.🔄 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?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
12. 12.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
17. 17.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
21. 21.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
29. 29.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
30. 30.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
35. 35.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
39. 39.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a why question (c) a how question (d) a long story

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