Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 879 · 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) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
2. 2.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
3. 3.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Do you see trees?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Is that a tree?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
6. 6.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
7. 7.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
9. 9.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Is it a park?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
10. 10.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
12. 12.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
14. 14.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
15. 15.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) yes/no questions only (c) rude questions (d) why and how questions
17. 17.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Are you ten?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) open (b) closed
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “How are kites made?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do we yawn?” (d) “How are kites made?”
25. 25.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
26. 26.True or false: “What would happen if there were no trees?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) closed (b) open
28. 28.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
31. 31.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
32. 32.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
33. 33.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
35. 35.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
36. 36.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
38. 38.🔓 Open or closed: “Why is the sea salty?”? (a) open (b) closed
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “How are kites made?”
40. 40.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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