Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 81 · 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) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
2. 2.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
6. 6.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
9. 9.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”
11. 11.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) no questions
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
14. 14.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a trick question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a yes/no question
15. 15.True or false: “Are you ten?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
17. 17.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Did you go?” (d) “Was it fun?”
18. 18.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a why question
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
22. 22.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
26. 26.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
27. 27.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) open (b) closed
35. 35.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
38. 38.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Are you ten?”

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