Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 889 · 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 question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
2. 2.🗣️ 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?”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
4. 4.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you like that story so much?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
6. 6.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
9. 9.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
11. 11.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
12. 12.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
13. 13.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Was it shut?” (c) “Do you like it?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
14. 14.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
16. 16.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
19. 19.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔓 Open or closed: “Are you ten?”? (a) open (b) closed
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “Can ice melt?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why is the sea salty?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
27. 27.True or false: “Can ice melt?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed question? “Did you go on the trip?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
30. 30.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) rude questions (d) no questions
31. 31.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
34. 34.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
35. 35.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to hear new ideas (b) to start a story (c) to learn reasons (d) to check one fact
38. 38.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Are you ten?”

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