Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 811 · 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.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
8. 8.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
10. 10.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a why question
11. 11.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
13. 13.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “What did you see?” (b) “Did you go?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “Was it far?”
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
15. 15.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
17. 17.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
18. 18.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How are kites made?”
19. 19.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
24. 24.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
31. 31.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
32. 32.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) rude questions (c) why and how questions (d) no questions
37. 37.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”

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