Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 902 · 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) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
2. 2.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Is it a park?” (b) “Do you like it?” (c) “Was it shut?” (d) “Why do you like it?”
3. 3.🔓 Open or closed: “How do plants drink?”? (a) closed (b) open
4. 4.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
5. 5.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “How do fish breathe?”
6. 6.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
7. 7.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Can birds fly?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔓 Open or closed question? “What would happen if there were no trees?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
10. 10.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is the river dirty?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
12. 12.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Is this kite new?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
18. 18.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) why and how questions (b) rude questions (c) no questions (d) yes/no questions only
19. 19.True or false: “How do plants drink?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
21. 21.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do plants drink?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to check one fact (b) to hear new ideas (c) to learn reasons (d) to start a story
26. 26.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do plants drink?” (b) “Is the sky blue?” (c) “Do cats purr?” (d) “Can ice melt?”
28. 28.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do we yawn?”? (a) closed (b) open
30. 30.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it fun?” (c) “Was it far?” (d) “What did you see?”
31. 31.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why do leaves fall?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
33. 33.🔓 Open or closed: “Do cats purr?”? (a) closed (b) open
34. 34.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) it needs an explanation
35. 35.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) a closed question (b) an open question
37. 37.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Are you ten?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
40. 40.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Is the sky blue?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”

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