Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 840 · 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 an open question about the park? (a) “Was it shut?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Is it a park?”
2. 2.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
7. 7.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
8. 8.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) open (b) closed
14. 14.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
16. 16.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
17. 17.🧪 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
18. 18.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to learn reasons
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
20. 20.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a rude question (c) a yes/no question (d) a trick question
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
24. 24.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
29. 29.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
32. 32.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
34. 34.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
35. 35.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
36. 36.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
37. 37.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) closed (b) open
39. 39.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
40. 40.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Why do trees matter?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Is that a tree?”

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