Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 483 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
2. 2.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
5. 5.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to learn reasons (c) to check one fact (d) to hear new ideas
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
8. 8.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
9. 9.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
11. 11.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
16. 16.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
20. 20.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
24. 24.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) a rude question
25. 25.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
26. 26.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
33. 33.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
39. 39.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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