Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 776 · 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) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Are you ten?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
5. 5.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
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) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
10. 10.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Is that a tree?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
13. 13.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
15. 15.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
20. 20.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
24. 24.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
25. 25.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
30. 30.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
33. 33.True or false: “Are you ten?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a trick question
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
36. 36.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
38. 38.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
40. 40.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question

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