Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 602 · 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 of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
2. 2.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
11. 11.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a long story (b) a how question (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
24. 24.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
33. 33.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🌳 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?”
35. 35.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
40. 40.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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