Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 571 · 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) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
11. 11.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
15. 15.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
17. 17.🔄 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?”
18. 18.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a long story (c) a how question (d) a why question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
34. 34.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
36. 36.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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