Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 673 · 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) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
2. 2.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
7. 7.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
12. 12.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to start a story (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
16. 16.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
18. 18.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
20. 20.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
23. 23.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
25. 25.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
28. 28.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
31. 31.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
33. 33.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
37. 37.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ 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 fun?” (d) “Was it far?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question

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