Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 838 · 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.🗣️ 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?”
2. 2.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a rude question (c) it needs an explanation (d) a trick question
3. 3.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
7. 7.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
10. 10.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
12. 12.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
13. 13.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
15. 15.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a why question (c) a long story (d) a how question
19. 19.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
20. 20.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) rude questions (b) no questions (c) why and how questions (d) yes/no questions only
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
25. 25.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
26. 26.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
27. 27.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
30. 30.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
36. 36.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”

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