Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 641 · 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) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
3. 3.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔄 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?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
7. 7.🌳 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?”
8. 8.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a how question
9. 9.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) no questions
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
12. 12.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
16. 16.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
18. 18.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Are you ten?”
21. 21.🗣️ 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?”
22. 22.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
30. 30.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
32. 32.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a yes/no question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
39. 39.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”

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