Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 550 · 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.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
4. 4.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
8. 8.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
19. 19.🗣️ 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?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
24. 24.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
29. 29.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
31. 31.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
40. 40.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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