Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 702 · 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 an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) it needs an explanation
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
7. 7.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
10. 10.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
17. 17.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Why do trees matter?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Are trees green?”
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
30. 30.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it far?”
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to learn reasons (c) to check one fact (d) to start a story
37. 37.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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