Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 79 · 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) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
2. 2.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
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.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
7. 7.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
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.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
14. 14.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) open (b) closed
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
17. 17.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
19. 19.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Do you like it?”
20. 20.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
24. 24.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
26. 26.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Was it far?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “What did you see?” (d) “Did you go?”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Are you ten?”
32. 32.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
37. 37.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”

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