Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 759 · 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 of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
2. 2.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
3. 3.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
8. 8.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
12. 12.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a why question
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
15. 15.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
18. 18.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a trick question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) why and how questions
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
23. 23.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Do you see trees?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
30. 30.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it fun?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Was it far?”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
32. 32.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” 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 a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
35. 35.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
38. 38.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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