Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 496 · 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 question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
6. 6.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
8. 8.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🌳 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?”
10. 10.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
21. 21.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
31. 31.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “What did you see?”
39. 39.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to hear new ideas (d) to start a story
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”

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