Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 779 · 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 a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
2. 2.🗣️ 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?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
6. 6.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
9. 9.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a yes/no question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
17. 17.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a why question (c) a yes/no question (d) a long story
21. 21.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
25. 25.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) rude questions
26. 26.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
28. 28.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
33. 33.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
35. 35.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”

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