Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 60 · 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: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
8. 8.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
9. 9.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
10. 10.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
13. 13.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “Was it fun?”
23. 23.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
32. 32.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
35. 35.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to start a story (d) to check one fact
36. 36.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
38. 38.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Do cats purr?”

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