Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 642 · 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) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
2. 2.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ 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?”
4. 4.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
9. 9.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
13. 13.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
15. 15.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
24. 24.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
34. 34.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🌳 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?”
36. 36.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
39. 39.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”

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