Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 883 · 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: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
2. 2.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
5. 5.🔓 Open or closed: “Is the sky blue?”? (a) closed (b) open
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
7. 7.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
8. 8.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Why do you like it?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
12. 12.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to start a story (b) to learn reasons (c) to check one fact (d) to hear new ideas
17. 17.True or false: “Is the sky blue?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “How are kites made?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Do you see trees?” (c) “Are trees green?” (d) “Why do trees matter?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
21. 21.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “How are kites made?”
22. 22.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
24. 24.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a how question (c) a long story (d) a yes/no question
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
26. 26.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
27. 27.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a yes/no question (d) a rude question
28. 28.True or false: “How are kites made?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
30. 30.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
31. 31.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
33. 33.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) yes/no questions only
34. 34.🗣️ 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?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
36. 36.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
38. 38.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) closed (b) open
40. 40.True or false: “Did it rain today?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True

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