Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 84 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
2. 2.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
5. 5.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “Do you like the class library?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
10. 10.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Are trees green?” (b) “Is that a tree?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
13. 13.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
17. 17.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
22. 22.True or false: “Do you like the class library?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a why question
25. 25.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) no questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
27. 27.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
29. 29.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
31. 31.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Are you ten?”
35. 35.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Is it a park?”
36. 36.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a rude question (b) a yes/no question (c) a trick question (d) it needs an explanation
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
39. 39.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”

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