Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 787 · 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) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
2. 2.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
3. 3.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.✅ 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
6. 6.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
9. 9.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a trick question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
11. 11.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
14. 14.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Are trees green?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
20. 20.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
22. 22.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) no questions
26. 26.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
27. 27.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Are you ten?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
32. 32.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
36. 36.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Why do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”

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