Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 710 · 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.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
2. 2.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
12. 12.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
15. 15.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
17. 17.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
21. 21.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
29. 29.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
30. 30.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Was it shut?”
35. 35.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
36. 36.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to learn reasons (c) to hear new ideas (d) to check one fact
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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