Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 610 · 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 an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
2. 2.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
3. 3.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a rude question
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
17. 17.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
27. 27.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How are kites made?”
29. 29.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
32. 32.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
34. 34.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
35. 35.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
40. 40.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False

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