Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 744 · 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) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
2. 2.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a why question (d) a yes/no question
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
6. 6.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
8. 8.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
10. 10.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
11. 11.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
21. 21.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to hear new ideas (c) to check one fact (d) to learn reasons
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔄 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?”
29. 29.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
32. 32.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”

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