Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 732 · 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.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
8. 8.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
11. 11.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
14. 14.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “What did you see?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
16. 16.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Are you ten?”
19. 19.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
21. 21.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
30. 30.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) no questions (d) why and how questions
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”

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