Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 565 · 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) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
10. 10.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Do you like it?”
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
15. 15.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it fun?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
20. 20.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
22. 22.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
23. 23.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
31. 31.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
33. 33.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
40. 40.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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